Drogue
Pronunciation: /ˈdroʊɡ/
Drogue (noun)
- A small parachute used to slow down or stabilize something, like an aircraft.
- A device used in water to slow a boat's movement or keep it steady.
Examples
- The pilot deployed the drogue to slow down the aircraft.
- A drogue can stabilize a high-speed vehicle during descent.
Common collocations: deploy a drogue, drogue parachute, use a drogue, drogue anchor