brigantine

noun

brig·an·tine | \ ˈbri-gən-ˌtēn

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Definition of brigantine

: a 2-masted sailing ship that is square-rigged except for a fore-and-aft mainsail

Examples of brigantine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Moreland, who has more than 30 years experience sailing topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs and barques, as well as five world voyages under his belt, said the Picton Castle will be hosting a range of school groups on the vessel. — Jennifer Larino, NOLA.com, "Meet the captains sailing tall ships into New Orleans in April," 6 Mar. 2018

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“Brigantine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brigantine. Accessed 21 Apr. 2021.

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