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overhauls

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "overhauls" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

overhauls

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

overhauls is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, overhauls is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoverhauls

1noun
  • A major repair, remake, renovation, or revision.

    Example: "The engine required a complete overhaul to run properly."

  • The process after the fire appears extinguished in which the firefighters search the structure for signs of hot spots that may cause the structure to reignite. Often this includes the process of salvage under the blanket term, salvage and overhaul.
1verb
  • To modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely.
  • To pass, overtake, or travel past.
  • To keep (running rigging) clear, and see that no hitch occurs.
  • To search (a ship) for contraband goods.
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