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Drag chute

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drag parachutenoun(aeronautics, motor racing) A parachute deployed behind an aircraft, space shuttle, or motor vehicle as a braking device.
droguenoun(aeronautics) A conical parachute used as a brake for some kinds of aircraft, or as a means of extracting and deploying a larger parachute, or to slow a rapidly-moving vehicle to a speed where it can safely deploy a larger parachute.
gravity dropnoun(aviation) The deployment of an aircraft's landing gear by the use of gravity.
parachutenoun(aviation) A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float instead of falling.
spoilernounA document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise or twist in a story, or the internal rules controlling the behaviour of a video game, etc.
parachute flarenounA flare that deploys a small parachute to slow down its descent.
dartnounA small object with a pointed tip at one end and feathers at the other, which is thrown at a target in the game of darts.
taildraggernoun(aviation) An aircraft with a wheel behind the main landing gear, underneath the tail.
aerotowingThe launching of a glider by towing it behind a powered aircraft.
mass drivernoun(astronautics) A proposed kind of electromagnetic catapult that could be used for space launches without the need for a rocket.
draglessnessnoun(aeronautics) Absence of drag.
parachute rollnounA rolling maneuver performed by a parachutist at the point of impact in order to distribute the physical shock and reduce the risk of injury.
splash-and-dashnoun(motor racing) A quick stop for fuel near the end of a race, so as to be able to cross the finish line without running out of fuel.
aerobrakingnoun(astronautics) The use of atmospheric drag to reduce the velocity of a spacecraft, especially so as to establish a stable orbit and to reduce fuel consumption.
hang glidernounAn unpowered aircraft resembling a large kite from which a rider is suspended in a harness.
tail slidenounAlternative form of tailslide. [A backwards movement of a stalled aircraft at the top of a vertical climb.]
air-dropnounAlternative spelling of airdrop. [The act of delivering goods, equipment, or personnel by dropping them from an aircraft in flight.]
airbrakenounA brake (slowing device) that is operated pneumatically (by air pressure).
catapultnounA device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.
parafoilnounA parachute, kite or glider with an aerofoil-shaped fabric canopy or wing.

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