noun
Nautical term for the lever or handle used to steer a boat. The reading かじづか is standard; だへい is a less common alternative reading.
船長は舵柄を握って針路を変えた。
The captain grasped the tiller and changed course.
この小型ヨットの舵柄は木製だ。
The tiller of this small yacht is made of wood.
Compound of 舵 (かじ, 'rudder') and 柄 (つか > づか, 'handle'). The alternative reading だへい uses the on'yomi of both characters.