Drogue Parachute (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The drogue parachute deployed to slow down the space capsule's re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
• To increase stability, a small drogue parachute was released from the rear of the speeding car.
• During the emergency landing, the pilot deployed a drogue parachute to reduce the plane's descent rate.
• The NASCAR team used a drogue parachute to slow down their car after crossing the finish line.
• The drogue parachute was deployed from the top of the rocket to slow it down and stabilize its descent.

Synonyms

• Drogue Chute
• Drogue

Hypernyms

• Chute
• Parachute

Meaning ²

A small parachute that pulls the main parachute from its storage pack.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

• Chute