overhauled; overhauling; overhauls
Definition of overhaul
1a : to examine thoroughly
our systems of education are being constantly overhauled — Saturday Rev.
b(1) : repair The mechanic overhauled the engine.
(2) : to renovate, remake, revise, or renew thoroughly
Lawmakers are overhauling the welfare program.
2 : to haul or drag over
3 : overtake The most imposing U.S. swimmer was overhauled by a 17-year-old Australian in the butterfly race.
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The first known use of overhaul was in 1705
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