drogue

  1. Noun.  (context, whaling) A floating object attached to the end of a harpoon line to slow a whale down and prevent it from diving.
  2. Noun.  (nautical) A type of bag pulled behind a boat to stop it from broaching to.
  3. Noun.  (aeronautics) A conical basket or fabric construction used variously as a type of brake for some kinds of aircraft, a target for gunnery practice, and as a docking point for aerial refuelling.
  4. Noun.  A wind cone.

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