Added 9 October 2026 overhaul /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ noun Categories: ActionsRare Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about overhaul at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Periodic maintenance on a car or machine. it was time for an overhaul on the tractor The act of improving by renewing and restoring. they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property verb Travel past. The sports car passed all the trucks Make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to. You should overhaul your car engine Related Words: modernizeservicepassovertakerenovationrevamprefitrefurbishingrefurbishmentredevelopmentreworking Back to today's word