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| 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) |
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1. check something for mechanical faults: to examine a piece of machinery thoroughly to identify faults
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2. repair machine extensively: to carry out comprehensive repairs and adjustments to a piece of machinery
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3. revise something thoroughly: to examine and revise something thoroughly
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4. gradually overtake somebody: to catch up with and overtake somebody or something
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5. nautical slacken or release something: to slacken or release something such as a rope or the blocks of a tackle
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noun (plural o·ver·hauls) |
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comprehensive repair: a comprehensive examination and repair of something
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  o·ver·haul·er noun |
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