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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

  • (..) Are you okay? SAUCER should be free by now. I know, Mr. Sulu. The Captain should be there. The impulse engines drawing power from auxiliary generators. Captain. How many of the crew is still pod disposal? None. If I read this correctly... ...the intruders are taking them. (..)
    2016 Star Trek Beyond