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plural galleys
1
: a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
a
: a long low ship used for war and trading especially in the Mediterranean Sea from the Middle Ages to the 19th century
also
: galleass
c
: a large open boat (such as a gig) formerly used in England
2
: the kitchen and cooking apparatus especially of a ship or airplane
3
a
: an oblong tray to hold especially a single column of set type
b
: a proof of typeset matter especially in a single column before being made into pages
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In the galley, everyone is skeptical about this tiny day-old cake Cloyce ordered.
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Emma Soren, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
The high standard of cooking is especially impressive considering that its taking place in a tight galley kitchen while the train rocks 'n' rolls more vigorously than Elvis.
—James Rampton, theweek, 24 Oct. 2024
The broad bow area of a catamaran is ideal for laying out with friends, and the galley is more spacious.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Emma Soren, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
The high standard of cooking is especially impressive considering that its taking place in a tight galley kitchen while the train rocks 'n' rolls more vigorously than Elvis.
—James Rampton, theweek, 24 Oct. 2024
The broad bow area of a catamaran is ideal for laying out with friends, and the galley is more spacious.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Hiker Trailers Some trailer makers have begun offering wide-open teardrop designs without any type of rear galley to cut down both overall size and price.
—New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Galley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/galley. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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galley
noun
gal·ley
ˈgal-ē 
plural galleys
1
: a large low ship of olden times moved by oars and sails
2
: the kitchen especially of a ship or airplane
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