Meaning & Definition of word "Brig"
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Brig
/brɪɡ/
noun:
- 1. A two-masted sailing ship with a foremast and a mainmast, both square-rigged.
- Example: The brig sailed smoothly into the harbor, its sails catching the wind.
- 2. A military prison or barracks.
- Example: He was sent to the brig for disobeying orders during the exercise.
- 3. A type of small, fast vessel, often used for naval purposes.
- Example: The brig was commissioned to patrol the coastal waters.
Etymology
Middle English, from the Latin 'bracca', meaning 'a kind of boat.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
in the brig:
In jail or confined in a military context.
to brig someone:
To confine someone in detention.
Related Words
yacht:
A medium-sized sailboat or motorboat.
barque:
A sailing vessel with three or more masts.
Slang Meanings of brig
Meaning: To confine someone to the brig.
Example Sentence: He's going to get brigged for that stunt.
Meaning: A slang term for a military detention area.
Example Sentence: Watch out, or you'll end up in the brig!