chanty

[ shan-tee, chan- ]

noun

, plural chant·ies.

1. a variant of shanty ²( def ).

chanty

/ ˈtʃæn-; ˈʃæntɪ /

noun

1. a variant of shanty 2

Example Sentences

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.

From Salon

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

From Washington Times

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.

From Literature

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.

From Seattle Times

It takes just a few props and a lot of gusto to depict the launching of the good 18th-century ship Hispaniola, along with some hearty sea chanties.

From Seattle Times