Dictionary Entry
overhaul
overhaul is a 8-letter English word with 7 senses as transitive verb, noun, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to corrections or repairs. Face value is 14 in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
8 letters · Scrabble 14 · Words With Friends 16 · 7 senses
Definitions
- 1transitive verb
To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to corrections or repairs.
- 2transitive verb
To gain upon in a chase; to overtake.
- 3noun
Alt. of Overhauling
- 4noun
the act of improving by renewing and restoring
"they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property"
"a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed"
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- 5noun
periodic maintenance on a car or machine
"it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"
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- 6verb
make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
"You should overhaul your car engine"
"overhaul the health care system"
- 7verb
travel past
"The sports car passed all the trucks"
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