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GALLEYS

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There are 4 meanings of the word Galleys.

Galleys - as a noun

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vessel9watercraft18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vessel9watercraft18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner

The area for food preparation on a ship

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
caboose11cookhouse18ship's galley
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
kitchen16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The galleys were rowed by a team of experienced sailors."
"The pirates attacked the merchant ship with their swift galleys."
"The museum displayed ancient galleys used in naval warfare."
"The author reviewed the galleys of his upcoming book."
"She worked as a typesetter, setting the text in the galleys."
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Word Game Points

Is GALLEYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, galleys is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GALLEYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is GALLEYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, galleys is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GALLEYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is GALLEYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, galleys is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GALLEYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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