1. (noun)galley 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 Synonyms: cookhouse, ship's galley, caboose
2. (noun)galley (classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars Synonyms: cookhouse, ship's galley, caboose
3. (noun)galley the kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner Synonyms: cookhouse, ship's galley, caboose
4. (noun)galley, ship's galley, caboose, cookhouse the area for food preparation on a ship Synonyms: cookhouse, cabin car, ship's galley, caboose, galley