overhauled
|o-ver-haul-ed|
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/ˌoʊvərˈhɔːld/
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/ˌəʊvəˈhɔːld/
(overhaul)
thorough examination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overhaul' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'overhalen,' where 'over-' meant 'above' and 'halen' meant 'to pull.'
Historical Evolution
'overhalen' transformed into the modern English word 'overhaul' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pull something over,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to examine and repair thoroughly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'overhaul'.
The engine was overhauled last year.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 07:32