noun
- a song sung by sailors while working together on a ship
Usage: nautical; also spelled ‘chanty’ or ‘shanty’
Examples
- The sailors sang a chantey while hauling in the anchor.
- The rhythm of the chantey helped coordinate their work on deck.
- Traditional chanteys were passed down through generations of seafarers.
- The crew’s chantey echoed across the harbor as they raised the sails.
- Maritime museums often feature recordings of old chanteys.
- The captain encouraged the men to sing a chantey during the heavy lifting.