parrel

par·rel

noun \ˈpa-rəl\

Definition of PARREL

: a rope loop or sliding collar by which a yard or spar is held to a mast in such a way that it may be hoisted or lowered

Variants of PARREL

par·rel or par·ral \ˈpa-rəl\

Origin of PARREL

Middle English perel, parelle, short for apparail apparel (rigging)

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with PARREL

aril, barrel, carol, carrel, parol