parrel
parrel definition
par·rel or parral par′·ral (par′əl)
noun
Naut. a loop of rope, chain, etc. or metal collar used to join a yard or gaff to a mast in such a way that it can be moved up and down
Etymology: ME perell, var. of parail, aphetic for aparail, equipment: see apparel
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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