galley

🇬🇧 UK/'gæli/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A long, low ship propelled mainly by oars, used especially as a warship in ancient and medieval times; a ship's or aircraft's kitchen

桨帆船(古代或中世纪的战船);(船或飞机上的)厨房

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
galleyother
=galley

Common Collocations

  • 1.ancient galley古代桨帆船
  • 2.slave galley奴隶船
  • 3.ship's galley船厨房

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Ancient galleys relied on oars and sails for propulsion.

  • 2.

    The ship's galley was cramped and hot during long voyages.

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