HyperDic: galley_slave

English > 2 senses of the expression galley slave:
NOUNperson galley slavea slave condemned to row in a galley
person galley slave, drudge, peon, navvya laborer who is obliged to do menial work
English > galley slave: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA slave condemned to row in a galley.
BroaderslaveA person who is owned by someone
Spanishesclavo de galera, galeote
Catalanforçat, galiot
English > galley slave: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA laborer who is obliged to do menial work.
Synonymsdrudge, peon, navvy
Broaderlaborer, manual laborer, labourer, jacksomeone who works with their hands
Spanishbracero, galeote, peón
Catalanbracer, peó

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