Meaning ofdrogue parachutein English

Noun

1. a conical parachute; braking aircraft; deploying parachutes
   The aircraft deployed a drogue parachute to slow down its descent.
2. a floating object slowing whales; preventing diving
   A drogue parachute is used to prevent whales from diving too deep.
3. a bag pulled behind boats; preventing broaching
   A boat uses a drogue parachute as a sea anchor to prevent broaching.