shantyman

/ˈʃæntɪmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

a sailor who sings sea shanties, typically to help time tasks or boost morale

“The shantymen on board the ship led the crew in a lively rendition of ‘What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor?’”

Synonyms

  • mariner
  • sailor

Antonyms

  • landlubber