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Former Naval Punishment Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "KEELHAUL" which means:
- verb
- • To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship.
- • To rebuke harshly.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The pirates threatened to keelhaul the crew if they didn't surrender the treasure."
- • "The captain decided to keelhaul the mutinous sailor as punishment."
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