noun
- plural of parral; rope or chain collars used to secure a yard to a mast on a sailing ship
Usage: nautical; technical
Examples
- The sailors checked the parrals before setting sail.
- Strong winds had loosened several parrals on the main mast.
- The ship’s rigging included new parrals made of sturdy rope.
- Maritime museums often display historical parrals and other sailing equipment.
- The crew replaced the worn parrals during the port maintenance.