English Explanatory Dictionary

keelhaul

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship with the intent of causing painful injuries.
To rebuke harshly.

Pronunciation

/ˈkiːlhɔːl/ /ˈkiːlhɔl/ en-au-keelhaul.ogg

Word forms

keelhaul keelhauls keelhauling keelhauled

Etymology

From Dutch kielhalen (“keelhaul”), from kiel (“keel”) + halen (“fetch; catch”).

Derived words

keelhauling

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