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SHANTY Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word shanty. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word shanty. (close relations)
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shack
nounn
noun

• small crude shelter used as a dwelling

verb

• make one's home in a particular place or community

• move, proceed, or walk draggingly or slowly

hut
nounn
noun

• temporary military shelter

• small crude shelter used as a dwelling

cabin
nounn
noun

• small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

• a small house built of wood; usually in a wooded area

• the enclosed compartment of an aircraft or spacecraft where passengers are carried

verb

• confine to a small space, such as a cabin

cottage
nounn
noun

• a small house with a single story

lean-to
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• rough shelter whose roof has only one slope

shed
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• shed at an early stage of development

noun

• an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

verb

• to remove

• pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities

• cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

shelter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

• protective covering that provides protection from the weather

• the condition of being protected

• a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings

• temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons

verb

• provide shelter for

• invest (money) so that it is not taxable

speakeasy
nounn
noun

• (during prohibition) an illegal barroom

chantey
nounn
noun

• a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors

chanty
nounn
noun

• a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors

hovel
nounn
noun

• small crude shelter used as a dwelling

hutch
nounn
noun

• a cage (usually made of wood and wire mesh) for small animals

• small crude shelter used as a dwelling

sea chantey
nounn
noun

• a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors

Best Hypernyms For SHANTY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shanty, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
shelter
Phrases (1)
work song

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