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keelhauling

/kiːlhɔːlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does keelhauling mean?

noun

A form of punishment in which a person is dragged under a ship's keel, often resulting in death. A nautical term.

Example

"The sailor was keelhauled as punishment for his disobedience."

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