A splanchnic nerve is a type of visceral nerve that carries signals from the bodys internal organs to the brain. These nerves primarily function in the involuntary control of bodily processes such as heart rate, digestion, and blood flow. They are part of the autonomic nervous system which regulates the functions of the internal organs without conscious awareness.
Keelhaul
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To haul under the keel of a ship, by ropes attached to theyardarms on each side. It was formerly practiced as a punishment inthe Dutch and English navies. Totten.
Keelhaul meaning & definition 1 of Keelhaul.
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Keelhauling was a form of punishment for sailors at sea. The sailor was tied to a rope looped beneath the vessel, thrown overboard, and then dragged under the keel and up the other side.
Keelhauling was generally a death sentence since it could take as long as three minutes, and perhaps longer, to walk the ropes all the way back to the stern. Often the ropes caught and dragged on barnacles on the ships hull: the barnacles ripped the victims clothing and skin to shreds as he was dragged along.Keelhaul meaning & definition 2 of Keelhaul.
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The unsavory practice of surprising a sleeping partner by running the full length of a sweaty grundle across their nose/face.
Keelhaul meaning & definition 3 of Keelhaul.
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Punish (someone) by dragging them through the water under the keel of a ship, either across the width or from bow to stern.
Keelhaul meaning & definition 4 of Keelhaul.