Gallery

  • 31gallery — noun (plural leries) Etymology: Middle English galerie, from Medieval Latin galeria, probably alteration of galilaea galilee Date: 15th century 1. a. a roofed promenade ; colonnade b. corridor 1 2. a …

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  • 32gallery — n. an art; fresco; press; shooting gallery * * * [ gælərɪ] fresco press shooting gallery an art …

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  • 33gallery — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. balcony, corridor; veranda, loft; salon. See drama, painting, store. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [An elevated section of seats] Syn. arcade, upstairs, loggia; see balcony . 2. [Onlookers, especially from… …

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  • 34gallery — gal•ler•y [[t]ˈgæl ə ri, ˈgæl ri[/t]] n. pl. ler•ies 1) archit. a raised area, often having a stepped or sloping floor, in a theater, church, or other public building to accommodate spectators, exhibits, etc 2) archit. sbz the uppermost of such… …

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  • 35gallery — /ˈgæləri / (say galuhree) noun (plural galleries) 1. a long, narrow, covered walk, open at one or both sides. 2. a corridor, usually large and with ornate walls and ceiling. 3. a raised platform or passageway along the outside or inside of the… …

  • 36gallery — n. (pl. ies) 1 a room or building for showing works of art. 2 a balcony, esp. a platform projecting from the inner wall of a church, hall, etc., providing extra room for spectators etc. or reserved for musicians etc. (minstrels gallery). 3 a the… …

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  • 37gallery — See: PLAY TO THE GALLERY …

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  • 38gallery — See: PLAY TO THE GALLERY …

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  • 39gallery — n.; pl. leries [ML. galilaea, gallery] A passage or corridor made by an animal …

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  • 40gallery — Everyday English Slang in Ireland n great fun, someone is a gallery entertaining person a mad laugh …

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