chanty

[shan-tee, chan-]

noun

plural

chanties 

1. a variant of shanty.

chanty

/ ˈtʃæn-, ˈʃæntɪ /

noun

1. a variant of shanty 2

Example Sentences

The rest of the crew was too busy shoveling herring into barrels while singing rhythmic sea chanties to even say good-bye.

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Historically, chanteys – which are also spelled as "shanties" or "chanties" – began with a sing-out by a crew member recognized as "the chanteyman," usually someone prized for his voice and ability to extemporize.

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Their first video, a rendition of the sea chanty “Drunken Sailor”, dropped Nov. 21.

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With her counterpart on the starboard watch, Theo, she led chanties while the crew raised the sails, while they sweated and heaved at the capstans.

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FRI Traditional Irish supper, drinks, Irish music and sea chanties aboard the docked 1904 Lightship “Swiftsure;” proceeds benefit Northwest Seaport maritime heritage nonprofit; 7 p.m.

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