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Definition of: overhaul
(ō′vər·hôl′) v.t. 
1. To examine carefully, as for needed repairs; turn over or take apart for this purpose. 
2. To catch up with; gain on. 
3. Naut. a To slacken (a rope) by hauling in the opposite direction. b To prepare (a tackle) for use by separating the blocks. See synonyms under EXAMINE. 
—noun (ō′vər·hôl′) 
1. A thorough inspection or examination. 
2. Examination and complete repair. Also o′ver·haul′ing.
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