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KEELHAUL

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There are 2 meanings of the word Keelhaul.

How to pronounce keelhaul:

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Keelhaul - as a verb

To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship.

To rebuke harshly.

Example Sentences

"The pirates threatened to keelhaul the crew if they didn't surrender the treasure."
"The captain decided to keelhaul the mutinous sailor as punishment."
"In the old days, keelhauling was a brutal form of naval punishment."
"The captured pirate was keelhauled for his crimes."
"The captain reluctantly ordered his crew to keelhaul the traitor."
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Word Game Points

Is KEELHAUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, keelhaul is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

KEELHAUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is KEELHAUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, keelhaul is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
KEELHAUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is KEELHAUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, keelhaul is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
KEELHAUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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