The Collaborative International Dictionary
To overhaul running rigging
Overhaul \O`ver*haul"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overhauled; p. pr. & vb. n. Overhauling.]
To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to corrections or repairs.
(Naut.) To gain upon in a chase; to overtake.
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To repair thoroughly; to make repairs on; -- usually implying major repairs and perhaps modifying improvements.
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.