probe-and-drogue

adj — 2 senses

probe-and-drogue

adj
1

Aeronautics, Aerospace, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Pertaining to a method of aerial refuelling whereby a probe from the receiving aircraft fits into a trailing hose with drogue attachment from a tanker aircraft.

2

Aerospace, Astronautics, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Pertaining to a method of docking spacecraft.

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