Meaning of the word galley in English
What does galley mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
galley
US /ˈɡæl.i/
UK /ˈɡæl.i/
Noun
1.
a low, flat ship with one or more sails and up to three banks of oars, formerly used especially by the ancient Greeks and Romans and later as a warship or pirate ship until the 18th century
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The ancient Roman galley was powered by hundreds of oarsmen.
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Pirates often used fast galleys to chase down merchant ships.
2.
the kitchen in a ship or aircraft
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The chef prepared meals in the ship's compact galley.
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Flight attendants use the aircraft galley to serve passengers.
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