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Galley
A vessel propelled by oars, whether having masts and sails or not
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Narrower term 2
An ass; esp., one driven by a huckster or greengrocer.
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An ancient galley or vessel with tree banks, or tiers, of oars.
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Broader term 2
A cookroom; the room of a house appropriated to cookery.
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A hollow or concave utensil for holding anything; a hollow receptacle of any kind, as a hogshead, a barrel, a firkin, a bottle, a kettle, a cup, a bo…
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Containing whole 1
Pay; reward.
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Synonym 1
A house on deck, where the cooking is done; -- commonly called the galley.
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