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1brig

noun \ˈbrig\

Definition of BRIG

:  a 2-masted square-rigged ship
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Origin of BRIG

short for brigantine
First Known Use: 1712

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

Rhymes with BRIG

big, cig, dig, fig, gig, grig, jig, pig, prig, rig, sprig, swig, trig, twig, vig, Whig, wig, zig

2brig

noun

Definition of BRIG

1
:  a place (as on a ship) for temporary confinement of offenders in the United States Navy
2
:  guardhouse, prison

Origin of BRIG

probably from 1brig
First Known Use: 1832

Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical

3brig

abbreviation

Definition of BRIG

brigade; brigadier

Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical
BRIG[1] Defined for Kids

brig

noun \ˈbrig\

Definition of BRIG for Kids

:  a square-rigged sailing ship with two masts

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