This is the 14918th most frequent German word.
rudert
"Rudert" means "rows" (as in rowing a boat).
In this sentence, 'rudert' is used in its primary meaning, the act of rowing a boat.
Der Mann rudert langsam über den See.
The man rows slowly across the lake.
Here, 'rudert' indicates regular participation in the sport of rowing.
In seiner Freizeit rudert er oft mit seinem Club.
In his free time, he often rows with his club.
In this sentence, 'rudert' is employed metaphorically to mean retracting or correcting a previous statement.