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drogue

/dɹəʊɡ/

Meanings
noun
(whaling) A floating object attached to the end of a harpoon line to slow a whale down and prevent it from diving.

Examples :

"The whalers attached a drogue to the harpoon line, hoping the drag would tire the whale and keep it near the surface. "
nautical animal weapon technology

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Illustration floating

floating verb

/ˈfləʊtɪŋ/ /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

Of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.

"The boat floated on the water."

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parachute noun

/ˈpæɹəʃuːt/

A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object.

"The skydiver used a parachute to slow his descent and land safely. "

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broaching verb

/ˈbɹoʊtʃɪŋ/ /ˈbɹoʊtʃɪn/

To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.

"The vintner was carefully broaching the wine barrel to sample the year's vintage. "

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refuelling verb

/ˌriːˈfjuːəlɪŋ/ /ˌriːˈfjʊəlɪŋ/

To refill with fuel.

"After a long hike, the campers needed to refuel with gasoline for their car. "

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variously adverb

/ˈveːriəsli/ /ˈvæːriəsli/

In various ways; diversely.

"The children variously expressed their excitement about the upcoming school trip, with some jumping up and down, others chattering excitedly, and still others quietly humming. "

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sideways noun

/ˈsaɪdweɪz/

A footpath near a road.

"The children walked safely on the sideways next to the busy street. "

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carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

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refueling verb

/ˌriːˈfjuːəlɪŋ/ /riˈfjuːəlɪŋ/

To refill with fuel.

"The car stopped at the gas station for refueling. "

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extracting verb

/ɪkˈstræktɪŋ/ /ɛkˈstræktɪŋ/

To draw out; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc.

"to extract a tooth from its socket, a stump from the earth, or a splinter from the finger"

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deployed verb

/dɪˈplɔɪd/ /diˈplɔɪd/

To prepare and arrange (usually military unit or units) for use.

"The company deployed extra staff to the customer service department to handle the holiday rush. "

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attached verb

/əˈtætʃt/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

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deploying verb

/dɪˈplɔɪɪŋ/ /diˈplɔɪɪŋ/

To prepare and arrange (usually military unit or units) for use.

"The general is deploying the troops to the border to maintain peace. "