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chan·tey also chan·ty (sh

, ch

-) or shan·tey or shan·ty (sh

)

n. pl. chan·teys also chan·ties or shan·teys or shan·ties

A song sung by sailors to the rhythm of their movements while working.

[Probably from French chantez, imperative pl. of chanter, to sing, from Old French; see chant.]

chantey [ˈʃæntɪ ˈtʃæn-]

n pl -teys

(Music, other) the usual US spelling of shanty²

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Noun

chantey - a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors

chanty, sea chantey, shanty

work song - a usually rhythmical song to accompany repetitious work

Translations

chantey [ˈʃæntɪ] N (US) → saloma f

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