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Shanty vs. Chantey
Shanty
Examples:
The crew sang a lively shanty while hoisting the sails.The sound of the old sea shanty echoed through the tavern.A haunting shanty drifted from the captain's quarters.
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Chantey
Examples:
The sailors sang a lively chantey to boost their morale.Each chantey told a story of adventure and hardship at sea.As the work progressed, the chantey kept everyone in rhythm.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Shanty refers to a type of simple dwelling or hut, often found in shantytowns, while chantey is associated with sailors and singing.
- Remember that shanty sounds like shack, both relating to basic accommodation.
- Chantey often has a chan- like in chant, hinting at a type of song or singing.
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