drogue vs target

target vs drogue

drogue and target both are nouns.

drogue is not a verb while target is a verb.

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

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

drogue: a funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane
target: a reference point to shoot at

Other hypernyms of drogue include mark.

drogue (noun)	target (noun)
a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly	sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind	the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind	a reference point to shoot at
a funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane	the location of the target that is to be hit
	a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

drogue (verb)	target (verb)
	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

Difference between drogue and target

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