gouvernail

Definitions of gouvernail
  1. noun
    (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel
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    type of:
    commande de direction, gouverne
    a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle)
  2. noun
    steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
    synonyms: barre
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    type of:
    commande de direction, gouverne
    a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle)
  3. noun
    a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
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    type of:
    barre
    steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
  4. noun
    a handwheel that is used for steering
    synonyms: roue de gouvernail
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