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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

  • (..) did not return to La Guardia? Look, I just finished training on the AR, And I can tell you the only reason the plane operated so well Is because the Captain turned on The auxiliary power unit on He simply followed the QRH No, no he wasn't. He wasn't following proper procedure at all. (..)
    2016 Sully