English Explanatory Dictionary

keelhauling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act by which a person is keelhauled.
  2. A thorough thrashing or mauling; rough treatment.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of keelhaul.

Pronunciation

/ˈkiːlhɔːlɪŋ/ /ˈkiːlhɔlɪŋ/

Word forms

keelhauling keelhaulings

Etymology

From keelhaul + -ing.

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