keelhauling

noun

1. The act by which a person is keelhauled.

   “‘We was a-talkin’ of keel-hauling,’ answered Morgan. / ‘Keel-hauling, was you? And a mighty suitable thing, too, and you may lay to that. Get back to your place for a lubber, Tom.’”

2. (broadly, obsolete, slang)A thorough thrashing or mauling; rough treatment.

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of keelhaul.