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OVERHAUL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Overhaul.

How to pronounce overhaul:

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Overhaul - as a noun

Periodic maintenance on a car or machine

Example: "It was time for an overhaul on the tractor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inspection and repairservice12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
care6maintenance15upkeep14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of improving by renewing and restoring

Example: "They are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
redevelopment21renovation13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
improvement20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Overhaul - as a verb

Travel past

Example: "The sports car passed all the trucks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overtake15pass6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advance13go onmarch onmove onpass onprogress11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to

Example: "You should overhaul your car engine"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
modernise12modernize21
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
regenerate11renew8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The car was in desperate need of an overhaul."
"The company implemented a complete overhaul of its outdated technology systems."
"The government announced they will be conducting an overhaul of the tax system."
"The furniture in the old house required a thorough overhaul."
"The mechanic recommended an overhaul of the engine to fix the recurring issues."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERHAUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overhaul is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERHAUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is OVERHAUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overhaul is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERHAUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is OVERHAUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overhaul is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERHAUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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