| Phrase/Idiom | walk the plank |
|---|---|
| Definition | This phrase refers to a form of execution in which victims were forced to walk, often blindfold and with hands tied, off a plank of wood and into the sea. |
| Example | Many crew members died. They were forced to walk the plank. |
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