v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Overhauled p. pr. & vb. n. Overhauling. ]1. To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to corrections or repairs. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Naut.) To gain upon in a chase; to overtake. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. To repair thoroughly; to make repairs on; -- usually implying major repairs and perhaps modifying improvements. [ PJC ]
To overhaul a tackle, to pull on the leading parts so as to separate the blocks. -- To overhaul running rigging, to keep it clear, and see that no hitch occurs. [ 1913 Webster ]