drogue parachute


noun
  1. Also called drogue. a small parachute that deploys first in order to pull a larger parachute from its pack.

  2. Also called drag parachute. a parachute used to slow a vehicle or aircraft.

Origin of drogue parachute

1
First recorded in 1950–55

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