galley plural
gal·ley
The plural form of galley is galleys
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- noun plural galley a kitchen or an area with kitchen facilities in a ship, plane, or camper. 1
- noun plural galley Nautical. a seagoing vessel propelled mainly by oars, used in ancient and medieval times, sometimes with the aid of sails. a long rowboat, as one used as a ship's boat by a warship or one used for dragging a seine. (formerly, in the U.S. Navy) a shoal-draft vessel, variously rigged, relying mainly on its sails but able to be rowed by sweeps. 1
- noun plural galley Printing. a long, narrow tray, usually of metal, for holding type that has been set. galley proof. a rough unit of measurement, about 22 inches (56 cm), for type composition. 1