Word of the Day
18 March 2026
overhaul
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.
Why this one
The word carries its mechanical sense: you take the structure apart, pulling ceilings and opening walls, because fire hides in voids. Thermal imagers help but read surfaces, not what sits behind a wall.
In use
Fire's knocked down, but we're not picking up hose yet; two crews are still on overhaul in the back bedroom.
Written by our editors to show how the term is used, not a recorded quotation.