sea chantey

/si ˌʃænti/
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Other forms: sea chanteys

Definitions of sea chantey
  1. noun
    a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
    synonyms: chantey, chanty, shanty
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    type of:
    work song
    a usually rhythmical song to accompany repetitious work
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