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rudder vs surface

surface vs rudder

rudder and surface both are nouns.

rudder is not an adjective while surface is an adjective.

rudder is not a verb while surface is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rudder Yes No No No
surface Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, surface is a hypernym of rudder; that is, surface is a word with a broader meaning than rudder:
  • rudder: a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
  • surface: a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
Other hypernyms of rudder include aerofoil, airfoil, control surface.
rudder (noun) surface (noun)
(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something
information that has become public
the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
the outermost level of the land or sea
rudder (adjective) surface (adjective)
on the surface
rudder (verb) surface (verb)
appear or become visible; make a showing
put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
come to the surface
Difference between rudder and surface

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