a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1, 000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

(classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars

the kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner

the area for food preparation on a ship

[ Syn: ships galley , caboose , cookhouse ]