HyperDic: brig

English > 2 senses of the word brig:
NOUNartifactbrigtwo-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
artifactbriga penal institution (especially on board a ship)
brig > pronunciation
Soundsbrih'g
Rhymesbig ... zig: 23 rhymes with ihg...
English > brig: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningTwo-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts.
Broadersailing vessel, sailing shipA vessel that is powered by the wind
Spanishbergantín
Catalanbergantí
English > brig: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA penal institution (especially on board a ship).
CategoryshipA vessel that carries passengers or freight
Broaderpenal institution, penal facilityAn institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public
Catalanbergantí

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