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brig

1. (historically) A vessel with two square-rigged masts.

2. (in the US) An interior area of the ship used to detain prisoners (possibily prisoners-of-war, in war-time) & stowaways, and to punish delinquent crew members. Usually resembles a prison-cell with bars and a locked, hinged door.

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  • อุตสาหกรรม/ขอบเขต: Boat
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