I. noun
or par·ral ˈparəl
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English perell, alteration of parail apparel, equipment — more at parel
: 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 at pleasure — compare jackstay
II. verb
or parral “
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to fasten by means of a parrel