Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun brig

2 senses of brig

Sense 1
brig -- (two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts)
       => sailing vessel, sailing ship -- (a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts)

Sense 2
brig -- (a penal institution (especially on board a ship))
       => penal institution, penal facility -- (an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public)