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shanties Definition and Meaning in English (shanties definition)

noun
Synonyms:hutshovelsshacks
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Shanties definition: Shanties are small, crudely built huts or cabins, often constructed from scrap materials, typically found in impoverished areas.

Definitions of Shanties

  1. 1noun(colloquial)

    Shanties are small, crudely built huts or cabins, often constructed from scrap materials, typically found in impoverished areas.

Example Sentences

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“The shanties were built on the outskirts of the city.”

casual

“Many families live in temporary shanties after the flood.”

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nounshanty
nounshantytown

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Shanties definition: Shanties are small, crudely built huts or cabins, often constructed from scrap materials, typically found in impoverished areas.
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'Shanties' translates to 'shanties' in English. Shanties definition: Shanties are small, crudely built huts or cabins, often constructed from scrap materials, typically found in impoverished areas.
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