NOUN | artifact | sea anchor, drogue | restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel |
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Meaning | restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind. | |
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Synonym | drogue | |
Part of | ship | A vessel that carries passengers or freight |
Broader | restraint, constraint | A device that retards something's motion / motion |
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