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| gal·ley [ gállee ] (plural gal·leys) |
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1. large ship: a large ship propelled by oars or sails or both, that was used in ancient and medieval times, especially in the Mediterranean
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2. kitchen: a kitchen on a boat, ship, train, or aircraft
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3. row boat: a long boat propelled by oars, especially in England
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4. print tray: a long metal tray used for holding type that is ready for printing
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5. printing Same as galley proof
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| [13th century. Via Old French and medieval Latin< medieval Greek galea] |