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drogue Definition

drogue (drōg)

noun

  1. sea anchor
  2. a funnel-shaped device towed behind an aircraft or spacecraft for its drag effect (also drogue parachute), or as a target, for use in certain refueling operations, etc.

Etymology: prob. altered < Scot drug, dial. var. of drag

drogue Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • deploy: The Thor made an absolutely perfect flight, straight as an arrow, to 3000ft, where it deployed a small drogue ' chute.
  • hit: If you think you are going to hit the drogue then get your wings out and try to get out of its way.
  • use: You can use a drogue which is tied to the middle of the stern of the boat.

Modifies a noun

  • parachute: At approximately 105,000 feet the capsule will release a drogue parachute to control its decent until the main parachute opens at around 10,000 feet.