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Word: Overhaul
Speech Type: Verb
early 17th century (originally in nautical use in the sense ‘release rope tackle by slackening’): from over-+ haul
ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl
take apart (a piece of machinery or equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary
Short Definition:take apart
Examples:- the steering box was recently overhauled
overtake (someone), especially in a sporting event
Short Definition:overtake someone
Examples:- Jodami overhauled his chief rival
Word: Overhaul
Speech Type: Noun
ˈəʊvəhɔːl
a thorough examination of machinery or a system, with repairs or changes made if necessary
Short Definition:thorough examination of machinery or system
Examples:- a major overhaul of environmental policies
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