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gallery

gal·ler·y [ gálləree ]


noun  (plural gal·ler·ies)
Definition:
 
1. place for art exhibitions: a place where artwork is exhibited and sometimes sold

2. studio: a photographer's studio

3. balcony: a balcony or passage running along the wall of a large building

4. enclosed walkway: a corridor, hall, or other enclosed passageway inside a building

5. long narrow room: a long narrow space or room used for a particular purpose

6. covered walkway: a long covered passageway that is open on one or both sides

7. Canada veranda: an open-roofed porch or veranda that runs along the side of a house

8. Caribbean front porch: a porch on the front of a house

9. underground passage: an underground tunnel or passage, especially one made by an animal or one that is part of a mine or a military site

10. part of theater: a seating area projecting from the back and sides out over the main floor of a theater or auditorium, especially the highest section of this area containing the cheapest seats

11. seats in gallery: the seats located in the gallery of a theater or auditorium

12. audience in cheapest seats: the people who sit in the gallery of a theater

13. offensive term: an offensive term applied to the general public, viewed as having no discrimination or sophistication

14. spectators: a group of spectators, especially at a tennis or golf match

15. stage rig: a narrow platform above a stage from which technicians can adjust lights, move props, or operate machinery

16. assorted collection: a varied collection of people or things
a gallery of famous names

17. ship's balcony: a platform or balcony at the rear of a ship

18. decorative rail: a decorative metal or wooden rail on a table top, shelf, or tray



intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
Caribbean show off or boast: to show off or flaunt possessions or status ( informal )

[15th century. Via Old French galerie "portico" < medieval Latin galeria]

gal·ler·ied adjective

play to the gallery to do or say something that will appeal to those regarded as less educated, discriminating, or sophisticated


Regional History

See veranda.

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