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overhaul

o·ver·haul [ vər háwl ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle o·ver·hauled, present participle o·ver·haul·ing, 3rd person present singular o·ver·hauls)
Definition:
 
1. check something for mechanical faults: to examine a piece of machinery thoroughly to identify faults

2. repair machine extensively: to carry out comprehensive repairs and adjustments to a piece of machinery

3. revise something thoroughly: to examine and revise something thoroughly

4. gradually overtake somebody: to catch up with and overtake somebody or something

5. nautical slacken or release something: to slacken or release something such as a rope or the blocks of a tackle



noun  (plural o·ver·hauls)
Definition:
 
comprehensive repair: a comprehensive examination and repair of something


o·ver·haul·er noun
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