overhauls

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of completely refitting or renovating a vehicle, often including mechanical repairs, cosmetic improvements, and upgrades.

  - "After the accident, the car needed a major overhaul."
  - "The classic car underwent a meticulous overhaul to restore it to its original condition."

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Variants

List of all variants of overhauls that leads to same result
overhaul , overhauled , overhauling , overhauls

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a complete overhauling' or 'a thorough examination' in nautical terms.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overhaul' comes from the nautical term 'haul over,' which means to pull a ship over to the other side for repairs.

2. Overhauling a car can be a costly process, but it can also significantly increase the value and longevity of the vehicle.

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Related Concepts

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1. refurbish: Synonym for overhaul, meaning to restore or renovate something.

2. mechanical overhaul: A complete repair and maintenance of a machine or vehicle.

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Culture

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In literature, 'overhaul' is used metaphorically to describe a thorough examination or evaluation of a situation, idea, or relationship.

How to Memorize "overhauls"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a car being completely taken apart and rebuilt, piece by piece.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a detailed, thorough process.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Overhaul: Opportunity to Renew, Heal, And Understand Life' to memorize the definition.

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