probe-and-drogue
- Adjective. (aeronautics) Pertaining to a method of aerial refuelling whereby a probe from the receiving aircraft fits into a trailing hose with drogue attachment from a tanker aircraft.
- Adjective. (astronautics) Pertaining to a method of docking spacecraft.
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