Overhaul /(?)/

O·ver·haul

Overhaul

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Overhauled

  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. To gain upon in a chase; to overtake. (Naut.)
  3. To repair thoroughly; to make repairs on; -- usually implying major repairs and perhaps modifying improvements.

Phrases & Compounds
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

n.
  1. A strict examination with a view to correction or repairs.
  2. A major repair or a revision for the purpose of improvement.