drogue
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noun
1.
a bucket or canvas bag used as a sea anchor.
2.
Aeronautics.
a.
a funnel-shaped device attached to the end of a hose on a tanker aircraft for connecting with the probe of another aircraft to be refueled in flight.
b.
drogue parachute ( def 1 ).
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drogue (drəʊɡ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any funnel-like device, esp one of canvas, used as a sea anchor |
| 2. | a. a small parachute released behind a jet aircraft to reduce its landing speed |
| b. a small parachute released before a heavier main parachute during the landing of a spacecraft | |
| 3. | a device towed behind an aircraft as a target for firing practice |
| 4. | a funnel-shaped device on the end of the refuelling hose of a tanker aircraft, to assist stability and the location of the probe of the receiving aircraft |
| 5. | another name for windsock |
| [C18: probably based ultimately on Old English dragan to | |
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Drogue
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The remaining drifters either lost their drogue, went aground, or ceased transmitting before exiting the box.
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