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Word: Keelhaul
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from Dutch kielhalen
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkiːlhɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
punish (someone) by dragging them through the water under the keel of a ship, either across the width or from bow to stern
Short Definition:punish someone by dragging them under keel of ship
Examples:- if I catch any more on board I'll keelhaul them
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