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Overhaul Definition & Meaning

overhaul
noun
  1. periodic maintenance on a car or machine; "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"
  2. the act of improving by renewing and restoring; "they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property"; "a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed"
verb
  1. travel past; "The sports car passed all the trucks"
  2. make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to; "You should overhaul your car engine"; "overhaul the health care system"

"Overhaul" in song lyrics

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  • "aircraft engine overhaul"
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  • "a.j.of overhaul"
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  • "aero artelier engine overhaul"
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Words that rhyme with overhaul

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Frequently asked questions

What does overhaul mean?
periodic maintenance on a car or machine; "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor" the act of improving by renewing and restoring; "they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property"; "a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed" travel past; "The sports car passed all the trucks" make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to; "You should overhaul your car engine"; "overhaul the health care system"
What part of speech is overhaul?
Overhaul is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does overhaul have?
Overhaul has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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