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Rareoverhauls
The correct spelling is overhauls.
How to pronounce overhauls
noun
Say it like: Ove-rhau-ls
The correct spelling is overhauls. A major repair, remake, renovation, or revision. For example: "The engine required a complete overhaul to run properly."
Usage Examples
“The engine required a complete overhaul to run properly.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A major repair, remake, renovation, or revision.
- 2.The process after the fire appears extinguished in which the firefighters search the structure for signs of hot spots that may cause the structure to reignite. Often this includes the process of salvage under the blanket term, salvage and overhaul.
verb
- 1.To modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely.
- 2.To pass, overtake, or travel past.
- 3.To keep (running rigging) clear, and see that no hitch occurs.
- 4.To search (a ship) for contraband goods.
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