HyperDic: galley

English > 4 senses of the word galley:
NOUNartifactgalleya large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow
artifactgalley(classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars
artifactgalleythe kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner
artifactgalley, ship's galley, caboose, cookhousethe area for food preparation on a ship
galley > pronunciation
Soundsgae'liy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > galley: 4 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement / complement of 1,000 men / men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading.
Broadervessel, watercraftA craft designed for water transportation / transportation
Spanishgaleota, galera
Catalangalera, galiota
English > galley: 4 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaning(classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars.
CategoryantiquityThe historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
Narrowertriremeancient Greek or Roman galley or warship having three tiers of oars on each side
Broadervessel, watercraftA craft designed for water transportation / transportation
English > galley: 4 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningThe kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner.
Part ofairlinerA commercial airplane that carries passengers
BroaderkitchenA room equipped for preparing meals
English > galley: 4 senses > noun 4, artifact
MeaningThe area for food preparation on a ship.
Synonymsship's galley, caboose, cookhouse
Part ofshipA vessel that carries passengers or freight
NarrowercuddyThe galley or pantry of a small ship
BroaderkitchenA room equipped for preparing meals
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