Definitions

1. noun

A ship’s officer in charge of the deck

“The captain appointed a new brig to oversee the crew’s daily duties.”

2. noun

A small sailing vessel, typically with a single mast and square-rigged on the foremast

“The brig sailed smoothly through the calm waters of the harbor.”

3. noun

A prison or a place of confinement, especially in the 18th century

“The prisoner was sent to the local brig for a short sentence.”

4. verb

To take or seize someone or something, typically as a form of punishment or discipline

“The officer brigged the soldier for disobeying orders.”

5. verb

To confine or imprison someone or something

“The suspect was brigged in a secure facility for questioning.”

6. verb

To take possession of or capture someone or something, especially as a prize or spoils of war

“The pirate brigged the merchant ship and claimed its cargo as their own.”