1. plural of briny; bodies of salt water or the sea
Usage: informal; chiefly British
2. plural of briny; salt-water fish or creatures
Usage: informal; chiefly British

Examples

• The sailors spent months crossing the brinies.
• We caught several brinies off the coast this morning.
• The brinies were rough and dangerous during the storm.
• Local fishermen know the brinies well.
• She loves swimming in the brinies during summer.