brig
[ brig ]
/ brɪg /
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.
Origin of brig
First recorded in 1705–15; short for
brigantine
Words nearby brig
brienz,
brier,
brierroot,
brierwood,
brieux,
brig,
brig.,
brig. gen.,
brigade,
brigadier,
brigadier general
Definition for brig (2 of 2)
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British Dictionary definitions for brig (1 of 3)
brig
1
/ (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)
British Dictionary definitions for brig (3 of 3)
Brig.
abbreviation for
Brigadier