auxiliary
/ɔːkˈsɪli.əɹi/
noun
Meaning
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
Meaning
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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