What is "rudderstock"

Rudderstock \Rud"der*stock`\, n. (Naut.) The main part or blade of the rudder, which is connected by hinges, or the like, with the sternpost of a vessel.

n. (context nautical English) The main part or blade of the rudder, which is connected by hinges, or similarly, with the sternpost of a vessel.

n. a vertical post at the forward edge of a rudder that enables the rudder to pivot [syn: rudderpost]