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

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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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