noun
- a song sung by sailors while working, typically with a strong rhythm to coordinate their efforts
Usage: nautical; also spelled ‘shanty’
Examples
- The crew sang a rousing shantey while hauling in the anchor.
- Traditional shanteys helped sailors keep time during repetitive tasks.
- The maritime museum featured recordings of authentic shanteys from the 1800s.
- He learned several shanteys during his time aboard the tall ship.
- The rhythmic shantey echoed across the harbor as the sailors worked.
- Folk singers often perform old shanteys at maritime festivals.