A low, flat ship with one or more sails and up to three banks of oars, used for warfare, trade, and piracy in the Mediterranean from the 8th century BC to the 16th century AD.

The ancient galley was equipped with rows of oarsmen who powered the vessel across the sea.

The kitchen area of a ship, train, or aircraft.

The chef prepared meals for the passengers in the cramped galley of the cruise ship.

A long tray used by printers to hold a set of type.

The printer carefully arranged the letters in the galley before transferring them to the press.

A preliminary proof of a typeset text, especially one taken from a galley before final page layout.

The editor marked corrections on the galley before the book went to press.

galleyverb

To set (type) in a galley or to prepare as a galley proof.

The compositor galleyed the pages before sending them to layout.

galleyadjective

Relating to or designed for use in a ship's kitchen or in a vessel or aircraft; pertaining to a galley.

The crew prepared dinner in the galley kitchen.

Relating to, or characteristic of, a preliminary proof in printing.

The editor reviewed the galley proofs for any remaining errors.