keelhaul in French
keelhaul in French is donner la cale — keelhaul means to punish someone by dragging them beneath a ship's hull, causing severe injury.
keelhaul in French
donner la cale
(transitive, nautical) To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship with the intent of causing painful injuries.
What does "keelhaul" mean?
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verb To punish someone by dragging them beneath a ship's hull, causing severe injury.
"The Captain. They're going to keelhaul him. They have him tied to the yardarm. The crew have mutinied."
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verb To scold or criticise someone very severely.
"Time keelhauls me and what happens meanwhile is: nothing. No more voice, no more orders."
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keelhaul in a sentence
- The Captain. They're going to keelhaul him. They have him tied to the yardarm. The crew have mutinied.
- Time keelhauls me and what happens meanwhile is: nothing. No more voice, no more orders.
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What is "keelhaul" in French?
"keelhaul" in French is donner la cale. keelhaul means: To punish someone by dragging them beneath a ship's hull, causing severe injury.
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