brig

BrE /brɪɡ/ AmE /brɪɡ/

noun en → es

1 GROUP [singular] B2

a group of people who work together to achieve a particular purpose, especially in an emergency situation or for voluntary work

equipo, grupo de voluntarios

  • brig team

Collocations fire brigade · rescue brigade

  • The fire brigade arrived within minutes.

    El equipo de bomberos llegó en minutos.

2 SHIP [singular] C1

a small ship or boat, especially one used by the navy for training purposes or as a patrol boat

barco, lancha

  • brig ship

Collocations naval brig · patrol brig

  • The naval brig was used for training young sailors.

    El barco de la marina fue utilizado para entrenar a los jóvenes marineros.