掛け声

かけごえ shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")

Why it means this

掛ける (throw out) + 声 (a call) — a rhythmic shout to coordinate or spur effort ('yoisho!'); also empty slogans (掛け声倒れ).

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