Overhauling

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Overhaul \O"ver*haul`\, Overhauling \O`ver*haul"ing\, n.
     1. A strict examination with a view to correction or repairs.
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     2. A major repair or a revision for the purpose of
        improvement.


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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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.
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     2. (Naut.) To gain upon in a chase; to overtake.
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     3. To repair thoroughly; to make repairs on; -- usually
        implying major repairs and perhaps modifying improvements.
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     {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.
        [1913 Webster] Overhaul