drogue

n. type of anchor; drag parachute used to slow an aircraft or vehicle; funnel for refueling during flight

A drogue is a device to slow a boat down in a storm so that it does not speed excessively down the slope of a wave and crash into the next one. By slowing the vessel in heavy weather, the drogue can make it easier to control. A drogue is usually constructed to provide substantial resistance when dragged through the water, and is trailed behind the vessel on a long line.
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Noun
1. a funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane
(hypernym) target, mark
2. a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind
(synonym) windsock, sock, air sock, wind sleeve, wind cone
(hypernym) visual signal
3. restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind
(synonym) sea anchor
(hypernym) restraint, constraint
(part-holonym) ship
4. a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly
(synonym) drogue chute, drogue parachute
(hypernym) parachute, chute

n. drug, narcotic, natural or artificial substance used as a medication

adj. drugged, hooked

n. drug addict, one who is addicted to drugs

v. dose with drug, drug; opiate, sedate

v. dope, drug