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tiller1 Nautical a handle fixed to the top of a rudderpost to serve as a lever in steering it tiller2 1. a shoot that arises from the base of the stem in grasses 2. a less common name for sapling tiller [′til·ər] (botany) A shoot that develops from an axillary or adventitious bud at the base of a stem. (naval architecture) A lever attached to the rudder of a boat or ship and used to turn the rudder from side to side, usually turned by hand in a boat and by mechanical devices in a ship. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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