shanty — meaning in English
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English meaning
- shanty noun A small, roughly built hut or shack, often makeshift.
Senses
shanty is used for these senses in English:
- shanty A song sailors sing, especially in rhythm to work, to help coordinate hauling (pulling) at the same time, or to set the pace for continuous activities.
shanty — full definition
- noun A small, roughly built hut or shack, often makeshift.
- noun A rhythmic work song traditionally sung by sailors to keep time while doing physical labour on a ship.