noun
a usually rhythmical song to accompany repetitious work
• Hyponyms: ↑chantey, ↑chanty, ↑sea chantey, ↑shanty
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noun : a song sung in rhythm with work — compare chantey
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a folk song sung by workers, with a rhythm like that of their work.
[1920-25]
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work song,
a song sung by a gang of workers in rhythm with the motions made during their work.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.