■ noun ( plural ~s )
1》 historical a low, flat ship with one or more sails and up to three banks of oars, used chiefly for warfare or piracy and often manned by slaves or criminals.
2》 a large, open rowing boat kept on a warship especially for use by the captain.
3》 the kitchen in a ship or aircraft.
4》 (also ~ proof ) a printer's proof in the form of long single-column strips.
Origin
ME: via OFr. from med. L. galea , from med. Gk galaia , of unknown origin; sense 4 is from Fr. galée , denoting an oblong tray for holding set-up type.