to overhaul running rigging

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to overhaul running rigging - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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.
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     2. (Naut.) To gain upon in a chase; to overtake.
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     3. To repair thoroughly; to make repairs on; -- usually
        implying major repairs and perhaps modifying improvements.
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     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.
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