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brig

brig
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [brig]
    • /brɪg/
    • /brɪɡ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [brig]
    • /brɪg/

Definitions of brig word

  • countable noun brig A brig is a type of ship with two masts and square sails. 3
  • countable noun brig A brig is a prison on a ship, especially a warship. 3
  • noun brig Brig. is a written abbreviation for brigadier. 3
  • noun brig a two-masted square-rigger 3
  • noun brig a prison, esp in a navy ship 3
  • abbreviation BRIG Brigadier 3

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Origin of brig

First appearance:

before 1705
One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1705-15; short for brigantine

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Parts of speech for Brig

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

brig popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

brig usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for brig

noun brig

  • stockade — Fortification. a defensive barrier consisting of strong posts or timbers fixed upright in the ground.
  • prison — a building for the confinement of persons held while awaiting trial, persons sentenced after conviction, etc.
  • slammer — a person or thing that slams.
  • guardhouse — a building used for housing military personnel on guard duty.

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