Meaning of parrel | Babel Free
Definitions
A sliding loop of rope or metal, around the mast of a ship, to which a yard or gaff is fitted.
Examples
“Excavating with the suction dredge, the field crew located a parrel, and a second parrel was found a short distance away.”
“The batten parrels are best made of large diameter polypropylene line because it slides well.”
“The earliest form of parrel was probably a rope loosely lashed about the mast and yard.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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