Etymology From Middle English galery, gallerye, from Middle French galerie, gallerie, from Old French galerie, gallerie (“a long portico, a gallery”), from Medieval Latin galeria (“gallery”), of unknown origin. Perhaps an alteration of Latin galilea (“church porch”), probably from Latin Galilaea, Galilee, region of Israel. More at Galilee.
An institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of important objects, especially works of art.
In the gallery are displayed genuine artifacts dug up from the site, and in the gift shop you can buy a replica as a souvenir.
Some of her work is so impressive that it really ought to be in a gallery.
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An establishment that buys, sells, and displays works of art.
Near-synonyms: art dealer's, dealer's
Some of her best work can be yours: it is available at a gallery, if you can afford it.
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The uppermost seating area projecting from the rear or side walls of a theater, concert hall, or auditorium.
We could afford the less expensive seats in the gallery.
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Broadly, Metonymically The spectators at an event, collectively.
The politician was clearly appealing to the gallery
Capello was missing his son's wedding in Milan to take charge – yet his reshaped England team gave him cause for a double celebration as they overturned the odds in front of a delighted Wembley gallery.2011 November 12, “International friendly: England 1-0 Spain”, in BBC Sport:
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Law The part of a courtroom, often elevated and in the rear, where seating for the public audience is facilitated during trial.
appealing to the gallery
Rose and Valerie, screaming from the gallery Say he must go free1969, Paul McCartney, “Maxwell's Silver Hammer”, in Abbey Road, performed by The Beatles:
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A roofed promenade, especially one extending along the wall of a building and supported by arches or columns on the outer side.
elegant galleries looking out onto manicured gardens
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Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A browsable collection of images, font styles, etc.
Automotive, Transport, Vehicles A channel that carries engine oil to parts of the engine that need lubrication, such as the main bearings.
the main gallery
At about 2500 r.p.m., as much oil is by-passed through the cooler as the amount delivered to the main gallery and at higher engine speeds the flow through the cooler is appreciably greater.2012, Colin Campbell, The Sports Car: Its design and performance, page 92:
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Metal grit from a previous engine failure was lodged in the oil galleries and had come loose upon driving the vehicle.2014, Tim Gilles, Automotive Engines, page 164:
Etymology From Middle English galery, gallerye, from Middle French galerie, gallerie, from Old French galerie, gallerie (“a long portico, a gallery”), from Medieval Latin galeria (“gallery”), of unknown origin. Perhaps an alteration of Latin galilea (“church porch”), probably from Latin Galilaea, Galilee, region of Israel. More at Galilee.