a vessel propelled by oars, whether having masts and sails or not-a large vessel for war and national purposes; -- common in the middle ages, and down to the 17th century.-a name given by analogy to the greek, roman, and other ancient vessels propelled by oars.-a light, open boat used on the thames by customhouse officers, press gangs, and also for pleasure.-one of the small boats carried by a man-of-war.-the cookroom or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel; -- sometimes on merchant vessels called the caboose.-an oblong oven or muffle with a battery of retorts; a gallery furnace.-an oblong tray of wood or brass, with upright sides, for holding type which has been set, or is to be made up, etc.-a proof sheet taken from type while on a galley; a galley proof.