refit
noun/ˈriːfɪt/
Frequency rank: #17,621 most common English word
Meaning
the process of repairing and re-equipping a ship or building to restore or improve it
Example sentence
The old fishing vessel was sent to the shipyard for refit after years of heavy use.
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