hermaphrodite brig

/hərˌmæfrədaɪt brɪg/
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Other forms: hermaphrodite brigs

Definitions of hermaphrodite brig
  1. noun
    two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast
    synonyms: brigantine
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    type of:
    sailing ship, sailing vessel
    a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts
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