galley
//ˈɡæli//
Noun
galleySingular
galleysPlural
1
A low, flat ship with one or more sails and up to three banks of oars, chiefly used for warfare or trade in the Mediterranean from ancient times until the 18th century.
Ancient Roman galleys were powered by hundreds of oarsmen.
2
A large rowboat used as a ship's boat, especially by warships.
The sailors lowered the galley to transport supplies from the warship to the shore.
Noun
galleySingular
galleysPlural
1
The kitchen in a ship or aircraft.
The flight attendant prepared meals in the galley.
2
A long tray used in printing to hold composed type before it is made up into pages.
The typesetter placed the composed type into the galley before arranging it into pages.