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chantey

/ˈʃæn.ti/

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noun

/ˈʃæn.ti/C2formal
  • ruРитмичная рабочая песня, изначально исполнявшаяся моряками для координации задач и поддержания морального духа во время работы на кораблях.

A rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors to coordinate tasks and maintain morale while working on ships.

  1. Sailor's work songC1formal

    A type of folk song traditionally sung by sailors while performing manual tasks on ships, characterized by a strong rhythm to coordinate group effort.

    ruРабочая песня моряков

    • The crew sang a lively chantey while hauling the anchor.
    • He learned several traditional chanteys from old maritime recordings.
    • The rhythm of the chantey helped the sailors pull the ropes in unison.

    Synonymsshanty

Forms
  • chanteys plural form
  • chanties plural form
  • chanteys' possessive plural form
  • chanties' possessive plural form
  • chantey's possessive singular form
  • chanty's possessive singular form