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refit.

The process of having something fitted again, repaired or restored.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹiːfɪt//ɹiːˈfɪt/
  1. The process of having something fitted again, repaired or restored.

    The ship required a refit before setting out again.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- Middle English fit? English fit English refit From re- + fit.

verb
  1. To fit again; to put back into its place.

    transitive
  2. To prepare for use again; to repair or restore.

    transitive
    to refit a garment; to refit ships of war
  3. To fit out or supply again (with something).

    transitive
  4. To prepare a vessel for use again (e.g. by replenishing depleted supplies or doing maintenance or repair work); (of a vessel) to be prepared for use again.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- Middle English fit? English fit English refit From re- + fit.

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