par|cel|ing

par|cel|ing
par|cel|ing «PAHR suh lihng», noun.
1. Nautical. a) the act or process of wrapping strips of canvas, usually tarred, around a rope. b) strips of canvas wrapped around a rope for its protection.
2. a division into parcels or portions; partition.

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