chanteys

[US]/ˈʃæntɪz/
[UK]/ˈʃæn.tiz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of chantey, a traditional work song sung by sailors, typically about labor or hardship on board a ship.

Phrases & Collocations

sea chanteys

sailor chanteys

folk chanteys

traditional chanteys

whaling chanteys

labor chanteys

work chanteys

nautical chanteys

shanty chanteys

crew chanteys

Example Sentences

we sang traditional chanteys on our sailing trip.

chanteys were often sung by sailors to keep time.

the crew gathered to share old chanteys.

chanteys can tell stories of adventure and hardship.

learning chanteys can enhance your maritime experience.

chanteys often reflect the culture of the sea.

the rhythm of chanteys helps synchronize labor.

many chanteys have been passed down through generations.

chanteys evoke a sense of nostalgia for sailors.

we learned a few chanteys during our maritime history class.

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