nounπShareA long, slender ship propelled primarily by oars, whether having masts and sails or not; usually referring to rowed warships used in the Mediterranean from the 16th century until the modern era."The galley's oars dipped rhythmically as the crew rowed towards the harbor. "nauticalvehiclemilitaryhistorywarsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA light, open boat used on the Thames by customhouse officers, press gangs, and also for pleasure."The customs officer sped across the Thames in his galley, chasing a suspected smuggler. "nauticalvehiclesailinghistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the small boats carried by a man-of-war."During the historical reenactment, sailors rowed the galley back to the man-of-war after scouting the shore. "nauticalmilitarysailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cookroom or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel or aircraft; sometimes on merchant vessels called the caboose."The galley in the school cafeteria was always crowded during lunchtime. "nauticalfoodvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn oblong oven or muffle with a battery of retorts; a gallery furnace."The chemist carefully placed the sample into the galley to be heated at a precisely controlled temperature for the experiment. "architectureutensiltechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn oblong tray of wood or brass, with upright sides, for holding type which has been set, or is to be made up, etc."The printer carefully placed the newly set type into the galley. "typeutensilwritingtechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA proof sheet taken from type while on a galley; a galley proof."The editor marked several typos on the galley before sending it back to the typesetter for corrections. "mediawritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA representation of a single masted ship propelled by oars, with three flags and a basket."The historical society displayed a detailed galley in the museum, showcasing its three flags and prominent oars. "nauticalsailingvehiclemilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading