Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Rudder \Rud"der\, n. [OE. rother, AS. r[=o][eth]er a paddle;
   akin to D. roer rudder, oar, G. ruder, OHG. roadar, Sw.
   roder, ror, Dan. roer, ror. [root] 8. See {Row} to propel
   with an oar, and cf. {Rother}. ]
   1. (Naut.) 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.

   2. Fig.: That which resembles a rudder as a guide or
      governor; that which guides or governs the course.

            For rhyme the rudder is of verses.    --Hudibras.

   {Balance rudder} (Naut.), a rudder pivoted near the middle
      instead of at the edge, -- common on sharpies.

   {Drop rudder} (Naut.), a rudder extending below the keel so
      as to be more effective in steering.

   {Rudder chain} (Naut.), one of the loose chains or ropes
      which fasten the rudder to the quarters to prevent its
      loss in case it gets unshipped, and for operating it in
      case the tiller or the wheel is broken.

   {Rudder coat} (Naut.), a covering of tarred canvas used to
      prevent water from entering the rudderhole.

   {Rudder fish}. (Zo["o]l.)
      (a) The pilot fish.
      (b) The amber fish ({Seriola zonata}), which is bluish
          having six broad black bands.
      (c) A plain greenish black American fish ({Leirus
          perciformis}); -- called also {black rudder fish},
          {logfish}, and {barrel fish}. The name is also applied
          to other fishes which follow vessels.

   {Rudder pendants} (Naut.), ropes connected with the rudder
      chains.

Pilot \Pi"lot\, n. [F. pilote, prob. from D. peillood plummet,
   sounding lead; peilen, pegelen, to sound, measure (fr. D. &
   G. peil, pegel, a sort of measure, water mark) + lood lead,
   akin to E. lead. The pilot, then, is the lead man, i. e., he
   who throws the lead. See {Pail}, and {Lead} a metal.]
   1. (Naut.) One employed to steer a vessel; a helmsman; a
      steersman. --Dryden.

   2. Specifically, a person duly qualified, and licensed by
      authority, to conduct vessels into and out of a port, or
      in certain waters, for a fixed rate of fees.

   3. Figuratively: A guide; a director of another through a
      difficult or unknown course.

   4. An instrument for detecting the compass error.

   5. The cowcatcher of a locomotive. [U.S.]

   {Pilot balloon}, a small balloon sent up in advance of a
      large one, to show the direction and force of the wind.

   {Pilot bird}. (Zo["o]l.)
      (a) A bird found near the Caribbee Islands; -- so called
          because its presence indicates to mariners their
          approach to these islands. --Crabb.
      (b) The black-bellied plover. [Local, U.S.]

   {Pilot boat}, a strong, fast-sailing boat used to carry and
      receive pilots as they board and leave vessels.

   {Pilot bread}, ship biscuit.

   {Pilot cloth}, a coarse, stout kind of cloth for overcoats.
      

   {Pilot engine}, a locomotive going in advance of a train to
      make sure that the way is clear.

   {Pilot fish}. (Zo["o]l)
      (a) A pelagic carangoid fish ({Naucrates ductor}); -- so
          named because it is often seen in company with a
          shark, swimming near a ship, on account of which
          sailors imagine that it acts as a pilot to the shark.
      (b) The rudder fish ({Seriola zonata}).

   {Pilot jack}, a flag or signal hoisted by a vessel for a
      pilot.

   {Pilot jacket}, a pea jacket.

   {Pilot nut} (Bridge Building), a conical nut applied
      temporarily to the threaded end of a pin, to protect the
      thread and guide the pin when it is driven into a hole.
      --Waddell.

   {Pilot snake} (Zo["o]l.)
      (a) A large North American snake ({Coluber obsoleus}). It
          is lustrous black, with white edges to some of the
          scales. Called also {mountain black snake}.
      (b) The pine snake.

   {Pilot whale}. (Zo["o]l.) Same as {Blackfish}, 1.

Source : WordNet®

Seriola zonata
     n : fish having the habit of following ships; found in North
         American and South American coastal waters [syn: {rudderfish},
          {banded rudderfish}]