drag-parachute

drag-par·a·chute

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Definitions of drag-parachute word

noun drag-parachute Also called drogue. a small parachute that deploys first in order to pull a larger parachute from its pack. 1
noun drag-parachute Also called drag parachute. a parachute used to slow a vehicle or aircraft. 1

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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