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o⋅ver⋅haul

  [v. oh-ver-hawl, oh-ver-hawl; n. oh-ver-hawl]
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–verb (used with object)
1. to make necessary repairs on; restore to serviceable condition: My car was overhauled by an expert mechanic.
2. to investigate or examine thoroughly for repair or revision: Next year we're going to overhaul the curriculum.
3. to gain upon, catch up with, or overtake, as in a race.
4. to haul or turn over for examination.
5. Nautical.
a. to slacken (a rope) by hauling in the opposite direction to that in which the rope was drawn taut.
b. to release the blocks of (a tackle).
–noun
6. Also, o⋅ver⋅haul⋅ing. a general examination and repair: The state roads were badly in need of a major overhaul.
Origin:
1620–30; over- + haul

Related forms:
o⋅ver⋅haul⋅er, noun
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o·ver·haul   (ō'vər-hôl', ō'vər-hôl')   
tr.v.   o·ver·hauled, o·ver·haul·ing, o·ver·hauls
    1. To examine or go over carefully for needed repairs.
    2. To dismantle in order to make repairs.
    3. Nautical To slacken (a line) or to release and separate the blocks of (a tackle).
  2. To make extensive renovations or revisions on; renovate: proposals to overhaul the health care system.
  3. To catch up with; overtake.
n.   (ō'vər-hôl')
  1. An act of overhauling.
  2. A repair job.
o'ver·haul'er n.
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