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Brig

/brˈɪɡ/
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(noun) A two-masted vessel, square-rigged on both foremast and mainmast

Throw him in the brig.
Tom is in the brig for disobeying a direct order from his commanding officer.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the old days, a ____ was a type of two-masted sailing ship city.

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