noun🔗ShareGalèreA 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. "Les rames de la galère s'abaissaient rythmiquement tandis que l'équipage ramait vers le port.nauticalvehiclemilitaryhistorywarsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGalèreA 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. "Le douanier a filé sur la Tamise dans sa galère, à la poursuite d'un contrebandier présumé.nauticalvehiclesailinghistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChaloupeOne 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. "Pendant la reconstitution historique, les marins ont ramé la chaloupe jusqu'au navire de guerre après avoir exploré la côte.nauticalmilitarysailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuisine, cambuseThe 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. "La cuisine de la cantine scolaire était toujours bondée à l'heure du déjeuner.nauticalfoodvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFour, fourneauAn 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. "Le chimiste a soigneusement placé l'échantillon dans le four pour qu'il soit chauffé à une température précisément contrôlée pour l'expérience.architectureutensiltechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGalèreAn 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. "L'imprimeur a soigneusement placé les caractères nouvellement composés dans la galère.typeutensilwritingtechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉpreuve, bon à tirerA 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. "L'éditeur a marqué plusieurs fautes de frappe sur l'épreuve avant de la renvoyer au typographe pour corrections.mediawritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGalèreA 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. "La société historique a exposé une galère détaillée dans le musée, présentant ses trois drapeaux et ses rames proéminentes.nauticalsailingvehiclemilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
