parrel

A sliding loop of rope or chain by which a running yard or gaff is connected to, while still being able to move vertically along, the mast.

A variant of parel.

Same as parel.

The rope or chain by which the middle of a yard is fastened to the mast; a breast-rope or breast-chain. Also parral.

In architecture, a chimney-piece; the ornaments or dressing of a fireplace.

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