Galley
/ɡˈæli/
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Definition
(noun) A long, slender ship propelled primarily by oars, whether having masts and sails or not; usually a rowed warship used in the Mediterranean from the 16th century until the modern era.
Sentence Examples
This apartment has a galley kitchen.
The galley sank in stormy weather.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Ancient warships used a ____ of oars to move across the sea whenever the wind was not favorable.