1. a song sung by sailors while working together on a ship
Usage: nautical; also spelled ‘shanty’

Examples

• The sailors sang a chanty while hauling in the anchor.
• The old chanty helped the crew keep rhythm as they worked the ropes.
• Sea chanties were an important part of maritime culture.
• The captain led the crew in a traditional chanty.
• They performed a rousing chanty at the maritime festival.
• The chanty’s steady beat helped coordinate the sailors’ movements.