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| gal·ler·y [ gálləree ] |
noun (plural gal·ler·ies) |
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1. place for art exhibitions: a place where artwork is exhibited and sometimes sold
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2. studio: a photographer's studio
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3. balcony: a balcony or passage running along the wall of a large building
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4. enclosed walkway: a corridor, hall, or other enclosed passageway inside a building
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5. long narrow room: a long narrow space or room used for a particular purpose
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6. covered walkway: a long covered passageway that is open on one or both sides
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7. Canada veranda: an open-roofed porch or veranda that runs along the side of a house
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8. Caribbean front porch: a porch on the front of a house
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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
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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
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11. seats in gallery: the seats located in the gallery of a theater or auditorium
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12. audience in cheapest seats: the people who sit in the gallery of a theater
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13. offensive term: an offensive term applied to the general public, viewed as having no discrimination or sophistication
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14. spectators: a group of spectators, especially at a tennis or golf match
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15. stage rig: a narrow platform above a stage from which technicians can adjust lights, move props, or operate machinery
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16. assorted collection: a varied collection of people or things
  a gallery of famous names
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17. ship's balcony: a platform or balcony at the rear of a ship
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18. decorative rail: a decorative metal or wooden rail on a table top, shelf, or tray
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intransitive verb |
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Caribbean show off or boast: to show off or flaunt possessions or status
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informal
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| [15th century. Via Old French galerie "portico" < medieval Latin galeria] |
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| gal·ler·ied adjective |
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play to the gallery to do or say something that will appeal to those regarded as less educated, discriminating, or sophisticated
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