| 单词 | galley |
| 释义 | galley n. (pl. -eys) 1. hist. a a low flat single-decked vessel using sails and oars, and usu. rowed by slaves or criminals. b an ancient Greek or Roman warship with one or more banks of oars. c a large open rowing-boat, e.g. that used by the captain of a man-of-war. 2. a ship's or aircraft's kitchen. 3. Printing a an oblong tray for set type. b the corresponding part of a composing-machine. c (in full galley proof) a proof in the form of long single-column strips from type in a galley, not in sheets or pages. Phrases and idioms galley-slave 1. hist. a person condemned to row in a galley. 2. a drudge. Etymology: ME f. OF galie f. med.L galea, med.Gk galaia |
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