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galley

The word “galley” has 2 syllables: gal-ley

It's pronounced as /ˈɡæli/

What is synonym and antonym for galley?

In the thesaurus, “galley” has 25 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for galley along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for galley

Meanings of galley

  • noun
    1. A long, slender ship propelled primarily by oars, whether having masts and sails or not; usually referring to rowed warships used in the Mediterranean from the 16th century until the modern era.
    2. A light, open boat used on the Thames by customhouse officers, press gangs, and also for pleasure.
    3. One of the small boats carried by a man-of-war.
    4. The cookroom or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel or aircraft; sometimes on merchant vessels called the caboose.
    5. An oblong oven or muffle with a battery of retorts; a gallery furnace.
    6. An oblong tray of wood or brass, with upright sides, for holding type which has been set, or is to be made up, etc.
    7. A proof sheet taken from type while on a galley; a galley proof.
    8. A representation of a single masted ship propelled by oars, with three flags and a basket.

Example Sentences

  • The chef prepared delicious meals in the ship's cramped galley, impressing even the pickiest sailors.
  • In ancient times, rowers toiled tirelessly in the dimly lit galley as they propelled the massive vessel across the sea.
  • The cookbook featured recipes specifically designed for cooking in a small galley kitchen on boats.
  • The captain inspected the ship's galley to ensure it was stocked with enough provisions for the long journey ahead.
  • The crew gathered in the galley to share stories and laughter during their downtime at sea.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms or another words to galley, such as: brigantine, caravel, catamaran, catboat, clipper, corvette, cutter.

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