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Meaning of keelhaul

- To haul under the keel of a ship, by ropes attached to the yardarms on each side. It was formerly practiced as a punishment in the Dutch and English navies.

Crossword clue for keelhaul

- Attaching day’s catch to bottom of boat is seen as punishment
- Drag under ship
- Reprimand severely
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