noun
- plural of rudderpost: the vertical shaft or post to which a ship’s rudder is attached
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The shipyard workers inspected the rudderposts for any signs of corrosion.
- Both rudderposts needed replacement after the collision with the reef.
- The engineer checked that the rudderposts were properly aligned with the hull.
- Heavy seas had damaged one of the vessel’s rudderposts.
- The maintenance crew greased the bearings around the rudderposts.