probe-and-drogue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. 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. Pertaining to a method of docking spacecraft.

Word forms

probe-and-drogue
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