Bearding of rudder is rounded fore edge that takes in a corresponding recess (also called a "bearding") in stern post.
Ibhedingi yomphini owokusingisa inqanawa ngomququmbelo ophambili ojikeleziweyo othatha ngokungqinelanayo ukubuyiselwa eludongeni (eyaziwa njengebhedingi) kwisibonda somva wenqanawa.