parrel

English

Alternative forms

• parral

Etymology

From French appareil.

Noun

parrel (plural parrels)

1. (nautical) A sliding loop of rope or metal, around the mast of a ship, to which a yard or gaff is fitted.
   • 1998, Donna J. Souza, The Persistence of Sail in the Age of Steam: Underwater Archaeological Evidence from the Dry Tortugas, Springer, page 76:

     Excavating with the suction dredge, the field crew located a parrel, and a second parrel was found a short distance away.

   • 2007, Derek Van Loan, The Chinese Sailing Rig: Design and Build Your Own Junk Rig, 2nd edition, Paradise Cay Publications, page 64:

     The batten parrels are best made of large diameter polypropylene line because it slides well.

   • 2012, Henry B. Culver, The Book of Old Ships: From Egyptian Galleys to Clipper Ships, Dover Publications, page 229:

     The earliest form of parrel was probably a rope loosely lashed about the mast and yard.

Synonyms

• (sliding loop to which yard or gaff is fitted): rackie (Scotland)

Derived terms

• parrel bead

Anagrams

• LARPer, PERRLA, larper