auxiliary

Definition

  • noun: a group that provides help or assistance
  • noun: an auxiliary person, group, or device
  • adjective: available to provide extra help, power, etc., when it is needed
  • adjective: offering or providing help
  • synonyms: helping, aiding, assisting

Examples

  • She joined the women's 'auxiliary'. [=a group of women who do work for a church, hospital, etc.]

  • a sailboat with an 'auxiliary' engine

  • an 'auxiliary' police force

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The silence. I could get used to it. Terrific. Houston, from first inspection, comms panel appears to be dead. Am I a go to cut link to auxiliary? You're the expert, doctor. It's your call. Houston, I have a bad feeling about this mission. Please elaborate. (..)
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