The parallels of latitude upon the earth's surface, within which occultations of stars or planets by the moon are possible. They are given in the Nautical Almanac for each occultation.
·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of <<Limit>>. ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
The trenches or lines made by a besieger parallel to the general defence of a place, for the purpose...
The Sailor's Word-Book
Secondary circles parallel to the celestial equator. ...