probe-and-drogue

adjective

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.

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Meanings

adjectiveprobe-and-drogue (not comparable)
  1. not comparableaeronauticsPertaining 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. not comparablespace flightPertaining to a method of docking spacecraft.

Translations

French tuyau et panier
  • tuyau et panieraerial refuelling method
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APA

probe-and-drogue. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/probe-and-drogue

MLA

“probe-and-drogue.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/probe-and-drogue. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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