drogue

Noun
  1. A funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane (synset 107277022)
    is a type of: mark, target - a reference point to shoot at
  2. A truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast;
    Used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind (synset 107272250)
    is a type of: visual signal - a signal that involves visual communication
    same as: air sock, air-sleeve, sock, wind cone, wind sleeve, wind sock, windsock
  3. Restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel;
    Prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind (synset 104165518)
    is a type of: constraint, restraint - a device that retards something's motion
    is a part of: ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight
    same as: sea anchor
  4. A parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly (synset 103249974)
    is a type of: chute, parachute - rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
    same as: drogue chute, drogue parachute

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