balanced rudder: Meaning and Definition of

bal'anced rud'der

Pronunciation: [key]
— Naut. Naut.
  1. a rudder so designed that the center of water pressure on the forward face, when turned, lies about halfway along the length, minimizing the turning effort required.
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