brig

//brɪɡ//
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Noun

brigSingular
brigsPlural
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A two-masted square-rigged sailing ship, typically used for trading or warfare.

The merchant brig sailed across the Atlantic carrying valuable cargo.

Noun

brigSingular
brigsPlural
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A prison on a warship or naval base; a military jail.

The sailor was sent to the brig for disobeying orders.