Meaning of "brig" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BRIG

Shortened from brigantine.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF BRIG

brig  [brɪɡ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRIG

Brig is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BRIG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Brig

A brig is a sailing vessel with two square-rigged masts. During the Age of Sail, brigs were seen as fast and maneuverable and were used as both naval warships and merchant vessels. They were especially popular in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Brigs fell out of use with the arrival of the steam ship because they required a relatively large crew for their small size and were difficult to sail into the wind. They are not to be confused with a brigantine, which has different rigging. In the narrow technical field of sailing rigs, a brig is distinct from a three-masted ship by virtue of only having two masts.

Definition of brig in the English dictionary

The definition of brig in the dictionary is a two-masted square-rigger. Other definition of brig is a prison, esp in a navy ship.

TRANSLATION OF BRIG

Find out the translation of brig to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of brig from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «brig» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 布里格
• Translator English - Spanish: bergantín
• English: brig
• Translator English - Hindi: ब्रिगेडियर
• Translator English - Arabic: العميد
• Translator English - Russian: бриг
• Translator English - Portuguese: brig
• Translator English - Bengali: পোতবিশেষ
• Translator English - French: brick
• Translator English - Malay: Brig
• Translator English - German: Brigg
• Translator English - Japanese: ブリッグ
• Translator English - Korean: 영창
• Translator English - Javanese: Brig
• Translator English - Vietnamese: thuyền nhỏ hai buồm
• Translator English - Tamil: பிரிக்
• Translator English - Marathi: ब्रिगेडियर
• Translator English - Turkish: brik
• Translator English - Italian: brigantino
• Translator English - Polish: bryg
• Translator English - Ukrainian: бриг
• Translator English - Romanian: bric
• Translator English - Greek: μπρίκι
• Translator English - Afrikaans: brig
• Translator English - Swedish: briggen
• Translator English - Norwegian: briggen

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRIG»

Discover the use of brig in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to brig and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Why Not You, Why Not Now: The Brig Hart Story

Hart's path to becoming the world's most successful marketer was fraught with trials, tribulations, and triumphs.

Brig Hart, 2011

Erie Maritime Museum and U.S. Brig Niagara: Pennsylvania ...

This book recounts the story of the crucial American victory in the War of 1812 Battle of Lake Erie, outlines Erie's naval and maritime history, and tells the details of the reconstruction of the replica of O H Perry's relief flagship, U S ...

Chris J. Magoc, 2001

Narrative of the Shipwreck of the Brig Betsey

Account of a pirates' raid on the "Betsey" by one of the survivors. Originally released in 1825.

Daniel Collins, 2010

The Brig

Long before “Don't Ask, Don't Tell,” being queer in the military was a one-way ticket to dishonorable discharge and a psychiatric diagnosis for mental disorder.In The Brig, a young sailor awaiting discharge as a conscientious objector ...

Mason Powell, Erika L. Firanc, 2012

A Journal, Comprising an Account of the Loss of the Brig ...

Of Hartford, (Con.) James Riley, Master, Upon the Western Coast of Africa, August 28th, 1815; Also of the Slavery and Sufferings of the Author and the Rest of the Crew, Upon the Desert of Zahara, in the Years 1815, 1816, 1817; with Accounts ...

Archibald Robbins, 1831

The Brig of Ayr and Something of Its Story

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.

James A. Morris, 2010

Valais East: 48 Selected Day Walks Round Zermatt, Saas, ...

50 selected walks in the areas around Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Fiesch, Brig and Simplon as welle as a six-day circular trek around the Mattertal.

Michael Waeber, Hans Steinbichler, 2011

ABC of Boat Bits: An Introduction to Sailing a Winkle Brig

Wonderfully illustrated with linocuts, this book will bring back the great joys of learning to sail. An excellent primer for novice and expert alike.

James Dodds, 2002

Voyages of the dutch brig of war Dourga through the Southern ...

1825 and 1826 Dirk H. Kolff. DEPARTURE. 105 anchor and got under sail with a light air from the northward ; after I had fired a signal gun, as agreed on, a large number of prahus soon made their appearance. A strong swell rolled into the bay  ...

Dirk H. Kolff, 1840

Attitudes Aren't Free: Thinking Deeply About Diversity in ...

Brig Gen J. Royston Brown, USA (ret.) Brig Gen Lewis E. Brown, USA (ret.) Brig Gen Ralph H. Brown, USA (ret.) Brig Gen Stanford E. Brown,USAF (ret.) Brig Gen Gary E. Brown, USMC (ret.) Brig Gen Thomas J. Bruner,USA (ret.) Brig Gen ...

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10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRIG»

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British Army appoints first female general

Brig Susan Ridge will become the highest-ranking woman ever in the Army, when she is promoted to the two-star position of major general in ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»

Army, giant helicopter coming in to fight Saskatchewan wildfires

Brig.-Gen. Wayne Eyre said the troops will work mostly around the La Ronge area, patrolling and putting out hot spots. "The last time we've ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»

Journalist 'Warned Police Commander Might Kill Himself'

Investigative journalist Yoav Yitzchak, who runs the News1 website, said Sunday that he had warned several times that Israel Police Brig.-Gen. Efraim Bracha ... «Arutz Sheva, Jul 15»

FFA remembers 1947 Pak war hero Brig. Usman

J&K Freedom Fighters Association (JKFFA) held an impressive function to remember Brigadier Mohd. Usman (a Hero of 1947 Indo - Pak War) ... «The Northlines, Jul 15»

Imran Khan must be wary of Brig Samson and his ilk: Pervez Rashid

ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Pervez Rashid said Imran Khan was a “big leader” and he must be wary of people like Brigadier (retd) ... «The News International, Jul 15»

Brig Mohammad Usman's death anniversary commemorated

New Delhi, July 3 (PTI) A wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the death anniversary of Brigadier Mohammad Usman, was organised ... «Niticentral, Jul 15»

Tall Ship Stavros S Niarchos has sailed into Sunderland

The two-masted brig Stavros S Niarchos entered the Port of Sunderland on Thursday, after visiting Blyth last month. Sunderland is hosting the ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»

LHC sets aside verdict against Brig Imtiaz, others

He said that NAB Chairman filed a reference against Brig (Retd) Imtiaz Ahmad served as Director IB accusing him of accumulating vast ... «The Nation, Jul 15»

Army announces new assignments for general officers

Brig. Gen. Joseph R. Calloway, chief, general officer management office, Office of the Chief of Staff, Army, Washington, District of Columbia, ... «Military Times, Jul 15»

Service dogs pulled from Navy brig in Charleston

Sean, a Retired Army Staff Sgt., trains with his Canines For Veterans service dog Bosor at the U.S. Naval Consolidated Brig in Charleston in ... «StarNewsOnline.com, Jul 15»