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Vocabulary Entry
galley
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A type of boat used for warfare or trade, typically with oars; also refers to a kitchen on a ship or plane.
Example Sentences
"The pirate ship was equipped with several galleys for speed."
"The ship's galley was busy preparing meals for the crew."
"He worked as a chef in the galley aboard the cruise ship."
V
verb
To work on or manage a galley (usually in a culinary context).
Example Sentences
"They galleys the meals for the passengers on the ferry."
"She galleyed a new recipe for the restaurant's menu."
"The team spent hours galleing up for the banquet service."
A
adjective
Relating to or resembling a galley, especially in terms of style or function.
Example Sentences
"The restaurant had a galley-style kitchen for efficiency."
"He admired the galley layout of the tiny boat."
"They designed a galley apartment that made use of every inch of space."