1. (

• galley ,

) 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. (

• galley ,

) (classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars ;

3. (

• galley ,

) the kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner ;

4. (

• galley ,
• ship's_galley ,
• caboose ,
• cookhouse

) the area for food preparation on a ship ;