What does keelhaul mean?
To punish a sailor by dragging him under the ship's keel, often as a form of punishment for mutiny or other serious offenses. To subject someone to a harsh or humiliating treatment.
Example
"The captain threatened to keelhaul the rebellious crew member if he didn't apologize."
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