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gally

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for gally.

Editorial note

As others say, provision your own lifeboat as well and keep it ready as long as the cook is still feeding the crew in the gally.

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Quick take

Characterised by or resembling gall; bitter.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of gally gathered in one view.

adjective

Characterised by or resembling gall; bitter.

noun

Archaic form of galley. [(nautical, historical) A long, slender ship propelled primarily by oars, whether having masts and sails or not; usually a rowed warship used in the Mediterranean from the 16th century until the modern era.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for gally.

adjective

Characterised by or resembling gall; bitter.

noun

Archaic form of galley. [(nautical, historical) A long, slender ship propelled primarily by oars, whether having masts and sails or not; usually a rowed warship used in the Mediterranean from the 16th century until the modern era.]

Example sentences

1

As others say, provision your own lifeboat as well and keep it ready as long as the cook is still feeding the crew in the gally.

2

It includes peasants in the middle ages, factory workers in ‘Soviet Russia’ and even gally slaves on a Roman warship.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use gally in a sentence?

As others say, provision your own lifeboat as well and keep it ready as long as the cook is still feeding the crew in the gally.

What does gally mean?

Characterised by or resembling gall; bitter.

What part of speech is gally?

gally is commonly used as adjective, noun.