Did galley work (5)
I believe the answer is:
oared
'did galley work' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for oared that I've seen before include "Adore (anag.)" , "Propelled like a rowing boat" , "Rowed" , "As some boats flew" , "Provided with motive power" .)