Auxiliary

/ɔːkˈsɪli.əɹi/

noun

  1. A person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner.

  2. A sailing vessel equipped with an engine.

  3. (grammar) An auxiliary verb.

adjective

  1. Helping; giving assistance or support.

    auxiliary troops

  2. Supplementary or subsidiary.

  3. Held in reserve for exceptional circumstances.

Synonyms: motorsailer, accessory, accessory, ancillary

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