Drogue (Noun)
Meaning 1
Restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The pilot expertly maneuvered the plane to release the drogue, which trailed behind the aircraft as a target for the fighter jets.
- The drogue was designed to mimic the speed and agility of a real enemy aircraft, providing a challenging target for the pilots to practice their combat skills.
- As the drogue was towed behind the plane, the fighter jets took turns engaging it with their missiles, honing their aim and reaction time.
- The drogue's shape and size made it an ideal target for the pilots to practice their dogfighting skills, simulating the thrill of real combat.
- After a successful training exercise, the drogue was retrieved and inspected for damage, its durable design withstanding the intense heat and friction generated by the missiles.
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Meaning 4
A truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.