Index of English words, starting with "ru"

(1) - Rudd (n.) A fresh-water European fish of the Carp family (Leuciscus erythrophthalmus). It is about the size and shape of the roach, but it has the dorsal fin farther back, a stouter body, and red irises. Called also redeye, roud, finscale, and shallow. A blue variety is called azurine, or blue roach.

(1) - Rudder (n.) Fig.: That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.
(2) - Rudder (n.) The mechanical appliance by means of which a vessel is guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright position, usually by one edge, to the sternpost of the vessel in such a way that it can be turned from side to side in the water by means of a tiller, wheel, or other attachment.
(3) - Rudder (n.) A riddle or sieve.

(1) - Rudderless (a.) Without a rudder.

(1) - Ruddily (adv.) In a ruddy manner.

(1) - Ruddiness (n.) The quality or state of being ruddy; as, the ruddiness of the cheeks or the sky.