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Definition or meaning of the English word Galley
A name given by analogy to the Greek; Roman; and other ancient vessels propelled by oars. (n.). A large vessel for war and national purposes; -- common in the Middle Ages; and down to the 17th century. (n.). A light; open boat used on the Thames by customhouse officers; press gangs; and also for pleasure. (n.). One of the small boats carried by a man-of-war. (n.). The cookroom or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel; -- sometimes on merchant vessels called the caboose. (n.). An oblong oven or muffle with a battery of retorts; a gallery furnace. (n.). A proof sheet taken from type while on a galley; a galley proof. (n.). A vessel propelled by oars; whether having masts and sails or not (n.). An oblong tray of wood or brass; with upright sides; for holding type which has been set; or is to be made up; etc. (n.). |
