"sea shanty" meaning in All languages combined

See sea shanty on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: sea shanties [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} sea shanty (plural sea shanties)
  1. (dated, nautical, music) A work song that sailors sang in rhythm to their movement. Tags: dated Categories (topical): Music, Nautical
    Sense id: en-sea_shanty-en-noun-2HSk~2m- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music, nautical, transport

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