overhaul

Words with a similar base: overhaul

'overhaul'

[overhaul.n.01] as in: periodic maintenance on a car or machine

Examples:
it was time for an overhaul on the tractor

'overhaul'

[renovation.n.01] as in: the act of improving by renewing and restoring

Examples:
they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property
a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed

'overhaul'

[pass.v.07] as in: travel past

Examples:
The sports car passed all the trucks

'overhaul'

[overhaul.v.02] as in: make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to

Examples:
You should overhaul your car engine
overhaul the health care system

Origins

					overhaul (English)
├── haul (English)
│   └── haulen (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── over- (English)
    └── over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── ofer- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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