galley

Meanings

• noun

  A large open-decked ship with one or more masts, used chiefly in ancient times for war or exploration.

  - "The galley was used for exploration and discovery during ancient times."
  - "The galley was a common type of ship used for warfare in the Mediterranean."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡæli/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɡæli/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

lymphad

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with galley
ally , jolly , qually , rally

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Variants

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galley , galleys , galley-west

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Etymology

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Originally from Old North French galee, from galer 'to row'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'galley' comes from the Old North French word 'galee', which means 'to row'.

2. The galley was the primary type of ship used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for warfare and exploration.

3. Galleys were typically propelled by both oars and sails, with the oars being used for maneuvering in tight spaces and the sail for longer voyages.

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Related Concepts

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1. Galleon: A large European sailing ship of the 16th to 18th centuries, with a broad, flat bottom and a raised forecastle and quarterdeck.

2. Galleyslave: A person, usually a captive, who was forced to row a galley.

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Culture

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The galley was a significant type of ship used in ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, and Egypt. It was primarily used for warfare and exploration. The design of the galley included one or more masts, a single file rowing system, and a square sail. Galley ships were also used in literature and art, such as in Homer's Odyssey and in ancient Greek pottery.

How to Memorize "galley"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large ship with one or more masts and a single file rowing system.
   - Visualize the galley being used in ancient times for warfare or exploration.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'galley' with ancient civilizations and exploration.
   - Associate the word 'galley' with warfare and rowing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Galley = Greece And Long Exploration Yields Adventure' to remember the meaning of the word.

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