keelhaul

Meaning

1. (transitive) To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship with the intent of causing painful injuries.
2. (transitive) To rebuke harshly.

Synonyms

animadvert

berate

castigate

chastise

correct

discipline

objurgate

penalize

punish

rebuke

reprehend

reprimand

upbraid

Translations

kielhalen

kielholen

τιμωρώ

επιτιμώ

faire passer sous la quille

şiddetle azarlamak

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkiːlhɔːl/

Etymology

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