Definition of galley

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Galley (n.) One of the small boats carried by a man-of-war.

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Milleped :: Milleped (n.) A myriapod with many legs, esp. a chilognath, as the galleyworm..
Slip :: Slip (n.) A portion of the columns of a newspaper or other work struck off by itself; a proof from a column of type when set up and in the galley.
Galley-worm :: Galley-worm (n.) A chilognath myriapod of the genus Iulus, and allied genera, having numerous short legs along the sides; a milliped or thousand legs. See Chilognatha..
Myriapoda :: Myriapoda (n. pl.) A class, or subclass, of arthropods, related to the hexapod insects, from which they differ in having the body made up of numerous similar segments, nearly all of which bear true jointed legs. They have one pair of antennae, three pairs of mouth organs, and numerous trachaae, similar to those of true insects. The larvae, when first hatched, often have but three pairs of legs. See Centiped, Galleyworm, Milliped..
Galley :: Galley (n.) A light, open boat used on the Thames by customhouse officers, press gangs, and also for pleasure..
Caboose :: Caboose (n.) A house on deck, where the cooking is done; -- commonly called the galley..
Trireme :: Trireme (n.) An ancient galley or vessel with tree banks, or tiers, of oars..
Cookroom :: Cookroom (n.) A room for cookery; a kitchen; the galley or caboose of a ship.
Galley-bird :: Galley-bird (n.) The European green woodpecker; also, the spotted woodpecker..
Galley :: Galley (n.) A vessel propelled by oars, whether having masts and sails or not.
Beak :: Beak (n.) A beam, shod or armed at the end with a metal head or point, and projecting from the prow of an ancient galley, in order to pierce the vessel of an enemy; a beakhead..
Galley :: Galley (n.) A proof sheet taken from type while on a galley; a galley proof.
Coursey :: Coursey (n.) A space in the galley; a part of the hatches.
Copper :: Copper (n.) the boilers in the galley for cooking; as, a ship's coppers..
Pillworm :: Pillworm (n.) Any myriapod of the genus Iulus and allied genera which rolls up spirally; a galleyworm. See Illust. under Myriapod.
Station :: Station (n.) An enlargement in a shaft or galley, used as a landing, or passing place, or for the accomodation of a pump, tank, etc..
Dromon :: Dromon () In the Middle Ages, a large, fast-sailing galley, or cutter; a large, swift war vessel..
Galley :: Galley (n.) A large vessel for war and national purposes; -- common in the Middle Ages, and down to the 17th century..
Cuddy :: Cuddy (n.) A small cabin: also, the galley or kitchen of a vessel..
Galleys :: Galleys (pl. ) of Galle.
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