galley meaning and definition

GALLEY noun

Definition of galley (noun)

1. a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
2. (classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars
3. the kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner
4. the area for food preparation on a ship
   • synonyms: caboose, cookhouse, ship's galley