brig

Meanings

• noun

  A large naval vessel used as a flagship or command ship.

  - "The brig was the command center for the naval fleet."
  - "The pirate captain sailed his brig into port."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɹɪɡ/
   
   
   
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2. /bɹɪɡ/
   
   
   
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3. /bɹɪɡ/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of brig that leads to same result
brig , brigs , Brig Gen , Brig Gens , Brigs Gen

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally, a brig was a small two-masted sailing ship used primarily for carrying cargo. The term later came to be used specifically for a naval vessel.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'brig' comes from the Dutch word 'brigge', meaning 'bridge'.

2. The brig was the primary type of sailing vessel used by pirates in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy.

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Related Concepts

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1. frigate: A type of naval vessel similar to a brig, but larger and more powerful.

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Culture

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The brig has been a symbol of naval power and authority throughout history. In literature, it has been featured in novels such as 'Moby Dick' and 'Treasure Island'.

How to Memorize "brig"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large ship with two masts and a flag flying from the top. This is the image of a brig.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'brig' with the image of a naval command center or flagship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'brig' starts with the letter 'b' and rhymes with 'big'.

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