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

  • (..) You know how grateful I am to you for your constant concern. Sincerely yours in our lord, most reverend John M D'Arcy, auxiliary bishop of Boston. December , ." An auxiliary bishop wrote that? That's incredible. He broke ranks. (..)
    2015 Spotlight