Category: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.

2. (naut.)

Defn: 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.

Overhaul; overhauling O"ver*haul`, o`ver*haul"ing, n.

Defn: a strict examination with a view to correction or repairs.