| v. t. | 1. | To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to corrections or repairs. | ||||||
| 2. | (Naut.) To gain upon in a chase; to overtake. | |||||||
| 3. | To repair thoroughly; to make repairs on; - usually implying major repairs and perhaps modifying improvements.
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| n. | 1. | A strict examination with a view to correction or repairs. | ||||||
| 2. | A major repair or a revision for the purpose of improvement. | |||||||
| Noun | 1. | overhaul - periodic maintenance on a car or machine; "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor" Synonyms: inspection and repair, service |
| Verb | 1. | overhaul - travel past; "The sports car passed all the trucks" |
| 2. | overhaul - make repairs or adjustments to; "You should overhaul your car engine" |
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