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hang·ing the rud·der
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hanging the rudder
So as to allow the pintles to fall into their corresponding braces, constantly in boats, and frequently also in whaling vessels, but seldom in other ships: the rudder after being shipped is generally secured by wood-locks to prevent its unshipping at sea.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hanging the rudder in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hanging the rudder in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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