galley

noun
🔊/ˈɡæli/
🔊/ˈɡæli/
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  1. a long flat ship with sails, usually rowed by slaves or criminals, especially one used by the ancient Greeks or Romans in war(常由奴隶或囚犯划桨的)桨帆船;(古希腊和古罗马的)战舰
    • a galley slave划桨的奴隶
    Topics Historyc2
  2. the kitchen on a ship or plane(船或飞机上的)厨房Topics Transport by waterc2, Transport by airc2
  3. Word OriginMiddle English: via Old French from medieval Latin galea, from medieval Greek galaia, of unknown origin.