Look up: drogue

1. drogue
   [n] - a funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane 2. [n] - a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly
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2. Drogue
   A conical canvas sleeve open at both ends with a metal hoop at the larger end, used as a sea anchor by seaplanes. In lighter form a drogue is towed behind an aeroplane to serve as a target for aircraft or anti-aircraft guns.
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3. drogue
   a device attached to the reception coupling at the end of the refuelling hose of a tanker aircraft,usually of conical shape.By means of its own drag,it extends and stabilizes the hose during trailing and provides an aiming point for a probe Category: Transport • conical parachute used sp...
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4. Drogue
   Drogue noun (Nautical) See Drag , noun , 6, and Drag sail , under Drag , noun
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/123
   
   
5. drogue
   drogue chute noun a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly
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6. Drogue
   • (n.) See Drag, n., 6, and Drag sail, under Drag, n.
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7. Drogue
   A drogue is a device external to the boat, attached to the stern used to slow a boat down in a storm and to keep the hull perpendicular to the waves. The boat will not speed excessively down the slope of a wave and crash into the next one nor will it broach. By slowing the vessel in heavy weather, ...
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8. drogue
   A small parachute used to slow and stabilize a descending spacecraft, usually before the opening of a main landing parachute.
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9. Drogue
   Object streamed from boat to decrease speed, sea anchor.
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10. Drogue
    An object used to increase the drag of a boat to slow her down.
    Found on http://www.seadercraft.com/sailing_gloss