English dictionary
brig
/br/I/g/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a penal institution (especially on board a ship)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A bridge.
Source: webster1913
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A two-masted, square-rigged vessel.
Source: webster1913
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On a United States man-of-war, the prison or place of confinement for offenders.
Source: webster1913