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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
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hawl
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hawl
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| inflections: |
overhauls, overhauling, overhauled |
| definition 1: |
to go over carefully, taking apart as necessary and making all needed repairs.
He overhauled the furnace in time for winter.- similar words:
- fix, mend, rebuild, renew, repair, restore, service
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| definition 2: |
to catch up to; overtake in a race.
We overhauled their boat and won the race.- synonyms:
- catch, catch up, overtake
- similar words:
- beat, outrun, pass
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revise |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
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hawl
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| definition: |
a complete examination and repair.
The mechanic did an engine overhaul.- similar words:
- examination, inspection, mend, repair
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