Hypertext Webster Gateway: "overhaul"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
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.
2. (Naut.) To gain upon in a chase; to overtake.
{To overhaul a tackle}, to pull on the leading parts so as to
separate the blocks.
{To overhaul running rigging}, to keep it clear, and see that
no hitch occurs.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Overhaul \O"ver*haul`\, Overhauling \O`ver*haul"ing\, n.
A strict examination with a view to correction or repairs.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
overhaul
n : periodic maintenance on a car or machine; "it was time for
an overhaul on the tractor" [syn: {inspection and repair},
{service}]
v 1: travel past, as of a vehicle; "The sports car passed all the
trucks" " [syn: {pass}, {overtake}]
2: make repairs or adjustments to; "You should overhaul your
car engine" [syn: {modernize}, {modernise}]
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