GALLEY

Definition of GALLEY

  1. (noun)a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
  2. (noun)(classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars
  3. (noun)the kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner
  4. (noun)the area for food preparation on a ship