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drogue

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drogue [drōg]
(aerospace engineering)
A small parachute attached to a body for stabilization and deceleration. Also known as deceleration parachute.
A funnel-shaped device at the end of the hose of a tanker aircraft in flight, to receive the probe of another aircraft that will take on fuel.
(engineering)
A device, such as a sea anchor, usually shaped like a funnel or cone and dragged or towed behind a boat or seaplane for deceleration, stabilization, or speed control.
A current-measuring assembly consisting of a weighted current cross, sail, or parachute and an attached surface buoy. Also known as drag anchor; sea anchor.
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