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Rudder-Bands
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
Ancient ships had two great broad-bladed oars for rudders. These, when not in use, were lifted out of the water and bound or tied up. When required for use, these bands were unloosed and the rudders allowed to drop into the water (Acts 27:40).
Scripture references
Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
RUDDER-BANDS. See Ship.
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
RUDDER-BANDS. See Ship.