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Webster 1913 Edition
Overhaul
Oˊver-haul′
,Verb.
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.
2.
(Naut.)
To gain upon in a chase; to overtake.
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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Overhaul
OVERHAUL'
,Verb.
T.
1.
To spread over.2.
To turn over for examination; to separate and inspect.3.
To draw over.4.
To examine again.5.
To gain upon in a chase; to overtake.