drogue vs constraint

constraint vs drogue

drogue and constraint both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
drogue	Yes	No	No	No
constraint	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, constraint is a hypernym of drogue; that is, constraint is a word with a broader meaning than drogue:

drogue: restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind
constraint: a device that retards something's motion

Other hypernyms of drogue include restraint.

drogue (noun)	constraint (noun)
a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly	the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind	a device that retards something's motion
a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind	the state of being physically constrained
a funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane

Difference between drogue and constraint

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