brig

¹

[ brig ]

noun

1. Nautical.
   1. a two-masted vessel square-rigged on both masts.
   2. (formerly, in the U.S. Navy) an armed brig-rigged or brigantine-rigged vessel.
   3. the compartment of a ship where prisoners are confined.
2. a place of confinement or detention, especially in the U.S. Navy or Marines; guardhouse.

Brig.

²

abbreviation for

1. brigade.
2. brigadier.

Brig.

¹

abbreviation for

1. Brigadier

brig

²

/ brɪɡ /

noun

1. a Scot and northern English word for a bridge 1

brig

³

/ brɪɡ /

noun

1. nautical a two-masted square-rigger
2. a prison, esp in a navy ship

Word History and Origins

Origin of brig¹

First recorded in 1705–15; short for brigantine

Word History and Origins

Origin of brig¹

C18: shortened from brigantine

Example Sentences

“He knows that he needs to surround himself with people who have expertise that he doesn’t,” says retired Brig.

From Los Angeles Times

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Brig Gen Abbas Nilforoushan were killed when Israel bombed the building they were in in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on 27 September.

From BBC

“You don’t do something like that, hit thousands of people, and think war is not coming,” retired Brig.

From Los Angeles Times

The regional police chief, Brig Gen Nicolas Torre, said a "concerted effort of everyone involved" led to the arrest.

From BBC

“Time is at our disposal and the waiting period for this answer may be a long one,” said Brig.

From Los Angeles Times