Looking for the meaning of the word BRIGS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BRIGS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Brig
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 18th century: abbreviation of brigantine (the original sense)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
brɪɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a two-masted square-rigged ship, typically having an additional lower fore-and-aft sail on the gaff and a boom to the mainmast
Short Definition:two-masted square-rigged ship
Examples:- the brig sailed to the coast of Norway to avoid capture
Definition:
a prison, especially on a warship
Short Definition:prison
Examples:- the crew threw him in the brig
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