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

See how overhaul is used in real songs:

  • "aircraft engine overhaul"
    AOL — AOL
  • "a.j.of overhaul"
    AOL — AOL
  • "aero artelier engine overhaul"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with overhaul

Usage tips for "overhaul"

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