Galley (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural gal·leys.
  1. a kitchen or an area with kitchen facilities in a ship, plane, or camper.
  2. Nautical.
    • a seagoing vessel propelled mainly by oars, used in ancient and medieval times, sometimes with the aid of sails.
    • a long rowboat, as one used as a ship's boat by a warship or one used for dragging a seine.
    • (formerly, in the U.S. Navy) a shoal-draft vessel, variously rigged, relying mainly on its sails but able to be rowed by sweeps.
  3. Printing.
    • a long, narrow tray, usually of metal, for holding type that has been set.
    • galley proof.
    • a rough unit of measurement, about 22 inches (56 centimeters), for type composition.
noun
  1. any of various kinds of ship propelled by oars or sails used in ancient or medieval times as a warship or as a trader
  2. the kitchen of a ship, boat, or aircraft
  3. any of various long rowing boats
  4. printing
    • (in hot-metal composition) a tray open at one end for holding composed type
    • short for galley proof
Galley (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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