parrel

or par·ral

[ par-uhl ]

noun

1. Nautical. a sliding ring or collar of rope, wood, or metal that confines a yard or the jaws of a gaff to the mast but allows vertical movement.

parrel

/ ˈpærəl /

noun

1. nautical a ring that holds the jaws of a boom to the mast but lets it slide up and down

Word History and Origins

Origin of parrel¹

1425–75; late Middle English perell, variant of Middle English parail, aphetic variant of aparail apparel

Word History and Origins

Origin of parrel¹

C15: probably from obsolete aparail equipment, a variant of apparel

Example Sentences

Mutiny bilge water Cat o’nine tails black jack Sink me parrel chase.

From Seattle Times

Bucko smartly parrel bring a spring upon her cable bilge rat blow the man down chandler.

From Seattle Times

Brethren of the Coast cutlass Plate Fleet wherry topsail parrel belay.

From Seattle Times

"It is a spectacular sight. The molten lava shoots up into the air like a fountain," said Yannick Parrel, 30, a helicopter pilot who flies tourists over Reunion's captivating landscape culminating in a circle around the volcano's caldera.

From US News

"Uff ve can got der parrel apart, we might do somedings vid der staves—vot you t'ink apoud dot?"

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