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Shaft At A Ships Stern Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RUDDERPOST which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: RUDDERPOST

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199%10Exact Match!
234%8 Connects an input shaft to an output shaft
329%9 Ornamental fittings on the stern of ancient Greek ships

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We think the answer is "RUDDERPOST" which means:

    noun
  • • A vertical post at the forward edge of a rudder that enables the rudder to pivot

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The rudderpost connects the rudder blade to the stern of the ship."
  • • "The strong steel rudderpost ensures stable navigation in rough seas."

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New York Times15 Apr 1989 Down 29
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