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chantey

noun

(also chanty, shanty) noun

NAmE//ˈʃænti//

, NAmE//ˈtʃænti//

(pl. chanties, shanties) (also sea chantey)

a song that sailors traditionally used to sing while pulling ropes, etc.

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