parrel

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Definition of parrel in English English dictionary

A sliding loop of rope or metal, around the mast of a ship, to which a yard or gaff is fitted

{n} a machine to fasten a sail-yard to the mast

The rope or collar by which a yard or spar is held to the mast in such a way that it may be hoisted or lowered at pleasure

A chimney-piece

Hyphenation

par·rel