Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun drogue_parachute

2 senses of drogue parachute

Sense 1
drogue parachute -- (a small parachute that pulls the main parachute from its storage pack)
       => parachute, chute -- (rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall)

Sense 2
drogue, drogue chute, drogue parachute -- (a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly)
       => parachute, chute -- (rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall)