Drogue Synonyms

drōg
A truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. windsock
  2. wind-sock
  3. sock
  4. air-sock
  5. air-sleeve
  6. wind sleeve
  7. wind cone
Restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. sea-anchor
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A parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. drogue-chute
  2. drogue parachute

Words Related to Drogue

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. ballute
  2. propellor
  3. life-raft

Drogue Sentence Examples

  • The Thor made an absolutely perfect flight, straight as an arrow, to 3000ft, where it deployed a small drogue ' chute.

  • If you think you are going to hit the drogue then get your wings out and try to get out of its way.

  • You can use a drogue which is tied to the middle of the stern of the boat.

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