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Definition of Galley
Galley
A vessel propelled by oars, whether having masts and sails or not
A large vessel for war and national purposes; -- common in the Middle Ages, and down to the 17th century.
A name given by analogy to the Greek, Roman, and other ancient vessels propelled by oars.
A light, open boat used on the Thames by customhouse officers, press gangs, and also for pleasure.
One of the small boats carried by a man-of-war.
The cookroom or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel; -- sometimes on merchant vessels called the caboose.
An oblong oven or muffle with a battery of retorts; a gallery furnace.
An oblong tray of wood or brass, with upright sides, for holding type which has been set, or is to be made up, etc.
A proof sheet taken from type while on a galley; a galley proof.

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Galley Translations

galley in German is Galeere
galley in Norwegian is bysse
galley in Spanish is galera

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