01 v. t. To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to corrections or repairs.
imp. & p. p.
Overhauled
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1.
To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to corrections or repairs.
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2.
To gain upon in a chase; to overtake.(Naut.)
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3.
To repair thoroughly; to make repairs on; -- usually implying major repairs and perhaps modifying improvements.
Phrases & compounds
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.