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drogue
noun(drogue)
a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly
Synonyms: drogue chute, drogue parachute,
drogue
noun(drogue)
restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind
Synonyms: sea anchor,
drogue
noun(drogue)
a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind
Synonyms: air-sleeve, air sock, sock, wind cone, wind sleeve, wind sock, windsock,
drogue
noun(drogue)
a funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane

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