O′ver‐haul″ (?), 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.
2. (Naut.) To gain upon in a chase; to overtake.
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.