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keelhaul

The correct spelling is keelhaul.

How to pronounce keelhaul

/ˈkiːlhɔːl/
verb

IPA: /ˈkiːlhɔːl/

Say it like: Kee-lhau-l

The correct spelling is keelhaul. To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship.
  2. 2.To rebuke harshly.

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