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keelhaul
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[ˈkiːlhɔːl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- punish (someone) by dragging them through the water under the keel of a ship, either across the width or from bow to stern
(e.g: if I catch any more on board I'll keelhaul them)
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Origin
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mid 17th century: from Dutch kielhalen
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