galley

(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.

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

(noun) the kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner.

(noun) the area for food preparation on a ship. Synonyms: ship's galley, caboose, cookhouse.