keelhaul
/ˈkiːlhɔːl/verb
with obj.
1- historical 〈史〉punish (someone) by dragging them through the water under the keel of a ship, either across the width or from bow to stern对…施以拖刑(作为惩罚把人拖在船的龙骨之下的水中, 从船的一侧拖到另一侧或从船首拖到船尾)。
1.1
- often humorous punish or reprimand severely〈常幽默〉严惩; 严责。
词源
mid 17th cent.: from Dutch kielhalen.