Drogue (noun)

A device that is used to slow down or stabilize a vehicle or vessel, or a device used to control the direction or speed of a parachute.

Origin:

From the french word "drogue" meaning drug or a device used to slow down or stabilize a vehicle or vessel, it refers to a device that is used to slow down or stabilize a vehicle or vessel, or a device used to control the direction or speed of a parachute.

Examples:

1. The ship was equipped with a drogue to keep it steady in rough seas.
2. The drogue helped the parachute to open more slowly, allowing for a safer landing.
3. The drogue is a device attached to the back of a boat to slow it down.
4. The drogue was used to control the direction of the parachute.
5. The drogue is a device used to stabilize a vehicle or vessel, such as a boat or a skydiving plane.