What does "parrel" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "parrel"?

Common synonyms include: rackie, rackie.

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Noun

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A sliding loop of rope or metal, around the mast of a ship, to which a yard or gaff is fitted.
"Excavating with the suction dredge, the field crew located a parrel, and a second parrel was found a short distance away."

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

From French appareil. Doublet of apparel.

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