brig

Definitions of "brig"
  1. A location typically found on a naval vessel where wrongdoers are temporarily imprisoned, specifically in the United States Navy
  2. A jail that operates under the jurisdiction of the military
How to use "brig" in a sentence
  1. After committing the infraction, the sailor was immediately confined to the brig.
  2. Due to reported misconduct, a soldier can be sentenced to time in the brig.
  3. Rules of the brig are strictly enforced to maintain discipline among members of the United States Navy.

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