parrel

or par·ral

[ par-uhl ]

/ ˈpær əl /

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noun

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.

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Origin of parrel

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

Words nearby parrel

parr, parra, parrakeet, parramatta, Parran, parrel, parricide, Parrington, Parrish, Parris Island, parritch

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How to use parrel in a sentence

I poot mine mout to a parrel of bier,Und emptied it oop mit a schwigs.
The Book of Humorous Verse|Various
The Parrel is a movable band-rope, used to fasten the yard to its respective mast.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction|Various
"I feel like my headt vas as pig as a parrel," answered Carl.
Motor Matt's Daring Rescue|Stanley R. Matthews
The parrel cut, the yard was quickly topped and unrigged, and then lowered away on deck.
Thrilling Adventures by Land and Sea|James O. Brayman

Uff ve can got der parrel apart, we might do somedings vid der staves—vot you t'ink apoud dot?
Fritz to the Front|Edward L. Wheeler

British Dictionary definitions for parrel

parrel

parral

/ (ˈpærəl) /

noun

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

Word Origin for parrel

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

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