parrel

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Etymology

From French appareil. Doublet of apparel.

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)

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