brigantine
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- noun
- /ˈbrɪɡənˌtiːn/
- Specialized
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brigantina
- She was a twin-masted brigantine... out of Charleston South Carolina during the Civil War.
Examples
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At the end of two months, a brigantine was completed, rudely put together but strong and of sufficient burden to carry half the company.
Academic text (1998) -
But by late August, Lyford commanded another vessel, the brigantine Spy, sailing it from Charles Town to distant ports in the northern colonies, islands of the Caribbean, and England.
Academic text (2007) -
Passage on the brigantine Eureka has been arranged for you and your family.
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Instead, he sailed for England aboard the brigantine Providence Packet.
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I've given up my last year of high school to join the crew of the brigantine school ship, Albatross, to sail halfway around the world and back.
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On 2 December 1799, Capt. George Little, commanding the U.S. frigate Boston, captured and brought into port the Danish brigantine Flying Fish.
Academic text (1992) -
On June 27, 1761, Lyford became master and part owner of the newly built 60-ton brigantine Neptune.
Academic text (2007) -
The crew worked hard to maintain the aged brigantine as it sailed across the open sea.
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During our vacation, we took a trip on a beautiful brigantine that offered stunning views of the coastline.
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The history book described how the brigantine was an essential vessel for trade in the 18th century.
Synonyms
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A large ship moved by sails, usually with more than one mast
A two-masted sailing ship with square sails on the front mast and long sails along the main mast
How Big
Surface Forms
Etymology
Brigantine comes from the old Italian word brigante, meaning 'brigand' or 'pirate'. Small, fast ships were often used by raiders, so a brigantine became the name for a quick two-masted sailing ship.