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overhaul

verb over·haul \ˌō-vər-ˈhl\

: to look at every part of (something) and repair or replace the parts that do not work

: to change (something) completely in order to improve it

Full Definition of OVERHAUL

transitive verb
1
a :  to examine thoroughly
b (1) :  repair
(2) :  to renovate, remake, revise, or renew thoroughly
2
:  to haul or drag over
3
:  overtake
over·haul \ˈō-vər-ˌhl\ noun
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First Known Use of OVERHAUL

1705

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OVERHAUL Defined for Kids

1overhaul

verb over·haul \ˌō-vər-ˈhl\
over·hauledover·haul·ing

Definition of OVERHAUL for Kids

1
:  to examine thoroughly and make necessary repairs or improvements on <Mechanics overhauled the car's engine.>
2
:  to catch up with :  overtake <Police overhauled the thieves.>

2overhaul

noun over·haul \ˈō-vər-ˌhl\

Definition of OVERHAUL for Kids

:  an instance of overhauling <The ship underwent a complete overhaul.>

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