Meaning Of The Word Galley

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galley
countable noun: In former times, a galley was a ship with sails and a lot of oars, which was often rowed by slaves or prisoners.
countable noun: On a ship or aircraft, the galley is the kitchen.

galley in American English
a long, low, usually single-decked ship propelled by oars and sails, used esp. in ancient and medieval times: the oars were usually manned by chained slaves or convicts
noun: a kitchen or an area with kitchen facilities in a ship, plane, or camper

galley in British English
noun: any of various kinds of ship propelled by oars or sails used in ancient or medieval times as a warship or as a trader

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