"gun-brig" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gun-brigs [plural]
Etymology: gun + brig Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gun|brig}} gun + brig Head templates: {{en-noun}} gun-brig (plural gun-brigs)
  1. (nautical) A small two-masted vessel during the Age of Sail, typically carrying 12 guns, comprising two long guns in the chase position and ten carronades on the broadsides. Wikipedia link: gun-brig Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-gun-brig-en-noun-NOTKTR6W Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

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