Overhauler: meaning, definitions and examples

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overhauler

 

[ ˈoʊvərˌhɔːlər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in transportation

A person or company that specializes in renovating, repairing, or rebuilding vehicles, especially trucks or buses.

Synonyms

rebuilder, renovator, restorer.

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Word Description / Examples
overhauler

Referencing repetitive.

renovator

Commonly used in the context of restoring buildings and homes to a better condition, often focusing on improving aesthetics and functionality.

  • As a professional renovator, she transformed old houses into beautiful modern homes.
  • The company hired a renovator to update the office spaces.
rebuilder

Typically used when referring to someone who reconstructs something that has been damaged or worn down, often involving significant restructuring.

  • After the earthquake, many people in the community became rebuilders of their own homes.
  • The team of rebuilders worked tirelessly to restore the historic building.
restorer

Used when someone is bringing something back to its original condition, often with a focus on historical or artistic value.

  • The art restorer carefully repaired the damaged painting to its original glory.
  • As a restorer, John specializes in antique furniture restoration.

Examples of usage

  • The overhauler did a great job restoring the old bus to its former glory.
  • Our company hired an overhauler to fix up our fleet of delivery trucks.
  • The overhauler recommended a complete engine overhaul for the aging vehicle.
  • The overhauler's expertise in vehicle restoration is widely recognized in the industry.
  • After the overhauler's work, the truck looked brand new.

Translations

Translations of the word "overhauler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reformador

🇮🇳 नवीनीकरणकर्ता

🇩🇪 Überholer

🇮🇩 pembaru

🇺🇦 ремонтник

🇵🇱 renowator

🇯🇵 オーバーホーラー

🇫🇷 rénovateur

🇪🇸 reformador

🇹🇷 yenileyici

🇰🇷 개조자

🇸🇦 مجدّد

🇨🇿 opravář

🇸🇰 opravár

🇨🇳 翻新者

🇸🇮 prenovitelj

🇮🇸 endurnýjari

🇰🇿 жаңартушы

🇬🇪 განახლების მოსამზადებელი

🇦🇿 təmirçi

🇲🇽 reformador

Etymology

The term 'overhauler' originated from the verb 'overhaul', which first appeared in the mid-19th century. The prefix 'over-' suggests a thorough or comprehensive action, while 'haul' originally referred to the act of pulling or dragging. Over time, the term evolved to specifically describe individuals or businesses involved in the extensive renovation or repair of vehicles, especially larger ones like trucks or buses.

See also: haul, haulers, hauling, overhaul.