auxiliary
/ɔːkˈsɪli.əɹi/
Dictionary
noun
- A person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner.
- A sailing vessel equipped with an engine.
- (grammar) An auxiliary verb.
- A marching band colorguard.
adjective
- Helping; giving assistance or support.
"auxiliary troops"
- Supplementary or subsidiary.
- Held in reserve for exceptional circumstances.
- Of a ship, having both sails and an engine.
- (grammar) Relating to an auxiliary verb.
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