drogue parachute: Meaning and Definition of

drogue' par"achute

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. Also calleda small parachute that deploys first in order to pull a larger parachute from its pack.
  2. Also calleda parachute used to slow a vehicle or aircraft.
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