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o·ver·haul

overhaul

 
 
parts of speech:
transitive verb, noun
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part of speech: transitive verb
pronunciation: o vr hawl [or] o vr hawl
inflections: overhauls, overhauling, overhauled
definition 1: to go over thoroughly, taking apart as necessary and making all needed repairs.
similar words:
doctor, fix, mend, rebuild, renew, renovate, repair, restore, revamp, service
definition 2: to catch up to; overtake, as in a race.
synonyms:
catch, catch up, overtake
similar words:
beat, outrun, outstrip, pass
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part of speech: noun
pronunciation: o vr hawl
definition: a thorough examination and repair.
an engine overhaul
similar words:
examination, inspection, mend, repair
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