|
  • Search Results
  • Advanced Search
  • List Builder
  • Random Word

shanty

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: shanty

1
 n
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
2
 n
a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: shanty
1

n small crude shelter used as a dwelling

Synonyms:
hovel, hut, hutch, shack
Types:
igloo, iglu
an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome
mudhif
a reed hut in the marshlands of Iraq; rare since the marshes were drained
Type of:
shelter
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
2

n a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors

Synonyms:
chantey, chanty, sea chantey
Type of:
work song
a usually rhythmical song to accompany repetitious work
Launch
WORD FAMILY
USAGE EXAMPLES