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KEELHAULING

(verb, noun)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Keelhauling.

Keelhauling - as a verb

To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship.

To rebuke harshly.

Keelhauling - as a noun

The act by which a person is keelhauled.

Example Sentences

"The keelhauling of the unruly sailor was witnessed by the entire crew."
"Surviving a keelhauling was considered extremely unlikely."
"The captain ordered a keelhauling as a deterrent to other potential offenders."
"The severity of a keelhauling depended on the length of the ship's keel."
"There were cases where keelhauling resulted in the sailor's death."
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Word Game Points

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

KEELHAULING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is KEELHAULING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, keelhauling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
KEELHAULING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is KEELHAULING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, keelhauling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
KEELHAULING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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