nounπShare(whaling) A floating object attached to the end of a harpoon line to slow a whale down and prevent it from diving."The whalers attached a drogue to the harpoon line, hoping the drag would tire the whale and keep it near the surface. "nauticalanimalweapontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of bag pulled behind a boat to stop it from broaching to."In the stormy sea, the sailor deployed the drogue to prevent the boat from being turned sideways by the waves. "nauticalsailingvehicledeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA conical parachute used as a brake for some kinds of aircraft, or as a means of extracting and deploying a larger parachute."The pilot deployed the drogue to help slow the racing car down quickly after crossing the finish line. "vehiclenauticalmilitarytechnologydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA conical basket or device used variously as a target for gunnery practice, and as a docking point for aerial refuelling."During aerial refueling, the fighter jet carefully extended its probe to connect with the drogue trailing behind the tanker aircraft. "militaryvehiclenauticaltechnologydevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wind cone."The sailboat's drogue helped slow its progress downwind. "nauticalweathersailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
