1. a device dragged behind a ship or aircraft to provide stability or slow it down
Usage: nautical; aviation
2. a funnel-shaped device used for refueling aircraft in flight
Usage: aviation; military

Examples

• The ship deployed a drogue to maintain stability in rough seas.
• The aircraft released its drogue parachute after landing.
• The tanker aircraft extended its drogue for mid-air refueling.
• Emergency drogues helped slow the disabled vessel.
• The pilot connected to the drogue to receive fuel.
• Sea drogues are essential safety equipment for small boats.