A parrel or parrel-rope; cf. parrel, n.

A sliding band of rope or metal attaching a spar or sail to a mast while allowing it vertical movement.

a rope which forms part of a parrel.

Nautical. A rope which forms part of a parrel attaching a yard to a mast; cf. parrel rope n. at parrel, n. compounds. Now rare and historical.

A fitting (esp. of wood or horn) which encircles the mast and is attached to the yard, enabling it to be raised and lowered; a parrel.