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parrel

par·rel [ párrəl ] (plural par·rels) or par·ral [ párrəl ] (plural par·rals)


noun 
Definition:
 
ring fixing boom to mast: a ring, loop, or band that secures a boom to a mast while allowing it to move up and down

[15th century. Shortening of apparel "rigging"]
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