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Definition of: galley
(gal′ē) noun plural ·leys
1. A long, low vessel used in ancient and medieval times, propelled by oars and sails or by oars alone.
2. A large rowboat.
3. The kitchen of a ship; also, the cookstove.
4. Printing a A long tray, for holding composed type. b A proof (galley proof) printed from such type. [<OF galee <Med. L galea <LGk. galaia]
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