Meaning Of The Word Yo-heave-ho

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yo-heave-ho in British English
used as a chant by sailors while pulling or lifting together in rhythm
exclamation: a cry formerly used by sailors while pulling or lifting together in rhythm
interjection: (a chant formerly shouted by sailors to maintain a steady rhythm when hauling something together)

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