» drogue

Noun (4 meanings)

1. a funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane.

drogue

drogue is a type of:
  • target, mark (noun) - a reference point to shoot at

2. a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind.

windsock, wind sock, sock, air sock, air-sleeve, wind sleeve, wind cone, drogue

drogue is a type of:
  • visual signal (noun) - a signal that involves visual communication

3. restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind.

sea anchor, drogue

drogue is a type of:
drogue is a part of:
  • ship (noun) - a vessel that carries passengers or freight

4. a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly.

drogue, drogue chute, drogue parachute

drogue is a type of:
  • parachute, chute (noun) - rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall