different between parrel vs rackie
parrel
English
Alternative forms
- parral
Etymology
From French appareil.
Noun
parrel (plural parrels)
- (nautical) A sliding loop of rope or metal, around the mast of a ship, to which a yard or gaff is fitted.
- 1998, Donna J. Souza, The Persistence of Sail in the Age of Steam: Underwater Archaeological Evidence from the Dry Tortugas, Springer, page 76,
- Excavating with the suction dredge, the field crew located a parrel, and a second parrel was found a short distance away.
- 2007, Derek Van Loan, The Chinese Sailing Rig: Design and Build Your Own Junk Rig, Paradise Cay Publications, 2nd Edition, page 64,
- The batten parrels are best made of large diameter polypropylene line because it slides well.
- 2012, Henry B. Culver, The Book of Old Ships: From Egyptian Galleys to Clipper Ships, Dover Publications, page 229,
- The earliest form of parrel was probably a rope loosely lashed about the mast and yard.
- 1998, Donna J. Souza, The Persistence of Sail in the Age of Steam: Underwater Archaeological Evidence from the Dry Tortugas, Springer, page 76,
Synonyms
- (sliding loop to which yard or gaff is fitted): rackie (Scotland)
Derived terms
- parrel bead
Anagrams
- LARPer, PERRLA, larper
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rackie
English
Noun
rackie (plural rackies)
- (nautical, in Scotland) A parrel
Anagrams
- Ericka, cakier, kei car
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