Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Drogue.
Drogue - as a noun
A funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane
A truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
air-sleeveair socksockwind conewind sleevewind sockwindsockRestraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sea anchorA parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drogue chutedrogue parachuteExample Sentences
"The fishing boat uses a drogue to slow its drift in the strong currents."
"The parachute deployed a drogue to stabilize before the main canopy opened."
"During the storm, the airplane released a drogue to help maintain stability."
"The sailor attached a drogue to the back of the boat to reduce its speed."
"The researchers deployed a drogue to collect data on ocean currents."
Word Game Points
Is DROGUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drogue is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DROGUE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is DROGUE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drogue is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDROGUE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is DROGUE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drogue is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDROGUE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
