chantey

[US]/ˈʃɑːnteɪ/
[UK]/ˈʃæŋ.ti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A traditional work song sung by sailors, often with a repetitive melody and call-and-response structure.; A type of sea shanty.
Word Forms
Pluralchanteys

Phrases & Collocations

sea chantey

work chantey

sailor chantey

folk chantey

chanting chantey

traditional chantey

nautical chantey

old chantey

melodic chantey

rhythmic chantey

Example Sentences

she sang a beautiful chantey during the boat ride.

the sailors often gathered to share a chantey.

he learned a traditional chantey from his grandfather.

the chantey echoed across the waves.

we joined in the chantey as we rowed the boat.

chanteys were often sung to keep the crew in sync.

the old chantey tells the story of a lost sailor.

they performed a lively chantey at the festival.

learning a chantey can be a fun way to connect with maritime history.

we sang a chantey to lift our spirits during the long voyage.

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