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Meanings of sea chantey in English

A rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors.

Usage of sea chantey in English
1
Gallowglass was crooning a sea chantey in the château's great hall.
The Book of Life
2
"I don't remember," I replied; "it is a common enough deep- sea chantey."
Arizona Nights
3
"Limber up and give us a good old deep- sea chantey!"
Daughter of the Sun / A Tale of Adventure
4
"Chesapeake Bay sea chanteys-thecassette was in your truck."
Joe Burke's Last Stand