Found 1 items, similar to To overhaul running rigging.
English → English (gcide) Definition: To overhaul running rigging Overhaul \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. [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]