Word Type

Noun

Verb

Proper Noun

The word "brig" can be used as noun, verb and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

Brig o' Turk brig rat

Etymologically Related To

brigantine

Context

northern england northern ireland scotland ship us watercraft

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

penal facility penal institution sailing ship sailing vessel

Type Of (IsA)

penal institution prison sailing vessel ship television episode weapon

Part Of

valais

Related Terms

Brig Bretach goldbrick gun-brig hermaphrodite brig

Related Terms

bridge brigadier foremast guardhouse gun brig hermaphrodite brig jail mainmast mast military square rigged vessel

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