brig

[ brig ]

/ brɪg /

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noun

Nautical.

a two-masted vessel square-rigged on both masts.
(formerly, in the U.S. Navy) an armed brig-rigged or brigantine-rigged vessel.
the compartment of a ship where prisoners are confined.

a place of confinement or detention, especially in the U.S. Navy or Marines; guardhouse.

Nearby words

brienz, brier, brierroot, brierwood, brieux, brig, brig., brig. gen., brigade, brigadier, brigadier general

Origin of brig

First recorded in 1705–15; short for brigantine

Definition for brig (2 of 2)

Brig.

brigade.

brigadier.

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He had made up his mind to sail the brig in and risk the hazards of shoal water.
Blackbeard: Buccaneer|Ralph D. Paine
Jack, having a good chart, felt confident of being able to take the brig in without a pilot.
The Three Lieutenants|W.H.G. Kingston
No vessel, unless one well acquainted with the coast, could have ventured to stand in as close as the brig had done.
Old Jack|W.H.G. Kingston

Just before he sailed on the brig Charles Doggett, in the year 1831, he was presented with a large American flag.
Revolutionary Reader|Sophie Lee Foster
As soon as the repairs were completed the sails were hoisted and the brig proceeded on her way.
One of the 28th|G. A. Henty

British Dictionary definitions for brig (1 of 3)

brig

/ (brɪɡ) /

noun

nautical a two-masted square-rigger

mainly US a prison, esp in a navy ship

Word Origin for brig

C18: shortened from brigantine

British Dictionary definitions for brig (2 of 3)

brig

/ (brɪɡ) /

noun

a Scot and northern English word for a bridge 1

British Dictionary definitions for brig (3 of 3)

Brig.

abbreviation for

Brigadier

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