Meaning Of The Word Brig

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Brig Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Brig?

brig
countable noun: A brig is a prison on a ship, especially a warship.
countable noun: A brig is a type of ship with two masts and square sails.

brig in American English
noun: a two-masted vessel square-rigged on both masts

brig in American English 1
a two-masted ship with square-rigged sails

brig in American English 2
a place where offenders are temporarily confined, as on a warship

brig in British English 1
noun: a two-masted square-rigger

brig in British English 2
noun

Brig.
Brig. is a written abbreviation for brigadier.

Brig. in American English
abbreviation: brigade

Brig. in British English
abbreviation for: Brigadier

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