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igloo vs shanty

shanty vs igloo

igloo and shanty both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
igloo Yes No No No
shanty Yes No No No
As nouns, shanty is a hypernym of igloo; that is, shanty is a word with a broader meaning than igloo:
  • igloo: an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome
  • shanty: small crude shelter used as a dwelling
Other hypernyms of igloo include hovel, hut, hutch, shack.
igloo (noun) shanty (noun)
an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome small crude shelter used as a dwelling
a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
Difference between igloo and shanty

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