o|ver|haul

o|ver|haul
o|ver|haul «verb. OH vuhr HAWL; noun. OH vuhr HAWL», verb, noun.
–v.t.
1. to examine completely so as to make any repairs or changes that are needed: »

to overhaul an automobile, to overhaul a government department. Once a year we overhaul our boats.

2. to gain upon; overtake: »

An automobile can overhaul any horse. Our horse overhauled the favorite to win by a head.

3. Nautical. a) to slacken (a rope) by hauling in the opposite direction to that in which it was drawn taut. b) to release the blocks of (a tackle).
–n.
the act or process of overhauling: »

The repair bill…was $411.92 for two transmission overhauls (Time).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • o|ver|haul|ing — «OH vuhr HAW lihng», noun. a thorough examination to find and make any needed repairs or changes …   Useful english dictionary

  • Overhaul — O ver*haul , Overhauling O ver*haul ing, n. 1. A strict examination with a view to correction or repairs. [1913 Webster] 2. A major repair or a revision for the purpose of improvement. [PJC] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Overhauling — Overhaul O ver*haul , Overhauling O ver*haul ing, n. 1. A strict examination with a view to correction or repairs. [1913 Webster] 2. A major repair or a revision for the purpose of improvement. [PJC] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • overhaul — o•ver•haul v. [[t]ˌoʊ vərˈhɔl, ˈoʊ vərˌhɔl[/t]] n. [[t]ˈoʊ vərˌhɔl[/t]] v. t. 1) to make necessary repairs on; restore to working condition 2) to examine thoroughly and revise or refurbish: to overhaul the curriculum[/ex] 3) to gain upon, catch… …   From formal English to slang

  • Overhaul — O ver*haul , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overhauled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Overhauling}.] 1. To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to corrections or repairs. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) To… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Overhauled — Overhaul O ver*haul , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overhauled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Overhauling}.] 1. To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to corrections or repairs. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Overhauling — Overhaul O ver*haul , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overhauled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Overhauling}.] 1. To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to corrections or repairs. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • To overhaul a tackle — Overhaul O ver*haul , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overhauled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Overhauling}.] 1. To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to corrections or repairs. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • To overhaul running rigging — Overhaul O ver*haul , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overhauled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Overhauling}.] 1. To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to corrections or repairs. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • overhaul — o|ver|haul1 [ ,ouvər hɔl ] verb transitive to take apart and repair a machine in order to make it work better: overhaul a car s transmission a. to completely change a system in order to make it work more effectively: overhaul the welfare system… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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