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gally


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of sail used on traditional Maltese boats and other Mediterranean vessels.

    - "The gally sail was once the primary sail used on Maltese fishing boats."
    - "The gally is a distinctive feature of traditional Mediterranean boats."

Variants
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gallied , gallies , gally , gallying
Etymology
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Derived from the Italian word 'galea' meaning 'helmet' or 'galley' meaning 'ship'.


Trivia
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  1. The gally sail was once the primary sail used on Maltese fishing boats, but has been largely replaced by more modern sails.

  2. The gally sail is also known as the 'Maltese Falcon' sail due to its distinctive shape.

  3. The gally sail is still used in some traditional Mediterranean boats and is a popular tourist attraction in Malta.


Related Concepts
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  1. Maltese boats: Traditional Maltese boats, including the luzzu and the dgħajsa, often feature the gally sail.


Culture
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The gally sail is a symbol of Maltese maritime heritage and is often featured in Maltese art and literature.

How to Memorize "gally"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a traditional Mediterranean boat with a large, triangular sail.
    - Visualize the sail being raised and filled with wind.
    - Picture the distinctive shape of the gally sail against the backdrop of the sea.

  2. associate

    - Associate the gally sail with traditional Mediterranean boats and Maltese maritime heritage.
    - Remember the distinctive shape of the sail and its association with the sea.
    - Connect the gally sail with images of Maltese art and literature.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Gally Goes On The Mediterranean Sea' to remember the definition of the gally sail.
    - Create a mental image of a gally sail to help remember its definition.
    - Use the rhyme 'Gally, gallantly goes over the sea' to help memorize the word.


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