"sea shanty" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sea shanties [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} sea shanty (plural sea shanties)
  1. (nautical, music) A work song that sailors historically sang in rhythm to their movement. Categories (topical): Music, Nautical

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Alternative forms

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