Word "DROGUE" Definitions:


Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly
Synonyms:
drogue chute, drogue parachute

Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind
Synonyms:
sea anchor

Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
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

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A small parachute released behind a jet aircraft to reduce its landing speed
Funnel-shaped device towed to reduce speed (6)
Funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an aeroplane (6)
Small parachute finally discarded by scoundrel (6)
Many a rascal shows which way the wind blows
Parachute to reduce speed The Times Concise 27 Jan 2021
Jet's parachute Family Time 18 Feb 2019
Parachute initially deployed by villain
Type of parachute The Times Concise 20 Apr 2016
Key ne'er-do-well improves stability on boat Irish Times Crosaire 17 Jan 2015
Small parachute
Small parachute
Sea anchor
Device to keep a ship from drifting
Jet-slowing parachute
Small parachute
Sea anchor
Seaplane's anchor
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