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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