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drogue parachute

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drogue parachute

–noun
1. Also called drogue. a small parachute that deploys first in order to pull a larger parachute from its pack.
2. Also called drag parachute. a parachute used to slow a vehicle or aircraft.

Origin:
1950–55
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drogue parachute  
n.  
  1. A parachute used to stabilize or decelerate a fast-moving object, especially a small parachute used to slow down a reentering spacecraft or satellite prior to deployment of the main parachute.

  2. A small parachute used to pull a main parachute from its storage pack.

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