Galley (Noun)
Meaning 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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
(classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The trireme, a type of galley, was a key component of the ancient Greek and Roman navies.
- As the Roman galley approached the shore, the crew prepared for battle by arranging their shields and loading their catapults.
- The Phoenicians were skilled shipbuilders and constructed sturdy galleys that enabled them to dominate the Mediterranean trade routes.
- In ancient times, galleys were used for both warfare and commerce, with their rows of oars allowing them to navigate through calm and rough seas.
- The Athenian general Pericles led a fleet of galleys against the Persians in the Battle of Salamis, securing a crucial victory for the Greeks.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
The area for food preparation on a ship.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Meaning 4
The kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.