drogue parachute
Americannoun
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Also called drogue. a small parachute that deploys first in order to pull a larger parachute from its pack.
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Also called drag parachute. a parachute used to slow a vehicle or aircraft.
Etymology
Origin of drogue parachute
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Once the rocket reaches an altitude of about 8.3 miles up, it deploys a drogue parachute to slow its fall, followed by a main parachute.
From The Verge ● May 2, 2022
If the Electron makes it through, then it eventually deploys a drogue parachute and a large main parachute.
From The Verge ● Nov. 5, 2020
Mr. Baumgartner hopes to remain stable and conscious throughout his longer fall without relying on a drogue parachute.
From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2010
He was supposed to be stabilized during his fall by a small drogue parachute, but on one training jump in 1959 it did not open because the cord got tangled around his neck.
From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2010
Automatically the small, tough drogue parachute opened at 21,000 ft., checking the capsule's falling speed.
From Time Magazine Archive
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