drogue
- Noun. (context, whaling) A floating object attached to the end of a harpoon line to slow a whale down and prevent it from diving.
- Noun. (nautical) A type of bag pulled behind a boat to stop it from broaching to.
- 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.
- Noun. A wind cone.
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