brigantine
noun
brig·an·tine ˈbri-gən-ˌtēn 
: a 2-masted sailing ship that is square-rigged except for a fore-and-aft mainsail
Example Sentences
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, 6 Mar. 2018
Jennifer Larino, NOLA.com, 6 Mar. 2018 Word History
Etymology
Middle French brigantin, from Old Italian brigantino, from brigante
First Known Use
1525, in the meaning defined above
brigantines
noun
as in pinnaces
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- pinnaces
- sloops
- shallops
- caravels
- schooners
- ketches
- frigates
- yawls
- galleons
- yachts
- keelboats
- sailers
- luggers
- galleys
- corvettes
- catamarans
- cutters
- outriggers
- knockabouts
- sharpies
- windjammers
- clippers
- piraguas
- catboats
- caïques
- sailboats
- junk
- bugeyes
- dinghies
- xebecs
- cat rigs
- square-riggers
- barks
- vessels
- crafts
- bottoms