Definition of Refit

1. Noun. Outfitting a ship again (by repairing or replacing parts).

Generic synonyms: Outfitting

2. Verb. Fit out again.
Generic synonyms: Equip, Fit, Fit Out, Outfit

Definition of Refit

1. v. t. To fit or prepare for use again; to repair; to restore after damage or decay; as, to refit a garment; to refit ships of war.

2. v. i. To obtain repairs or supplies; as, the fleet returned to refit.

Definition of Refit

1. Noun. An act of having something fit again, or replaced. ¹

2. Verb. To fit again, to put back in place. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Refit

1. to prepare and equip for additional use [v -FITTED, -FITTING, -FITS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Refit

refinery
refines
refining
refining industry
refinings
refinish
refinished
refinisher
refinishers
refinishes
refinishing
refire
refired
refires
refiring
refit (current term)
refitment
refitments
refits
refitted
refitter
refitters
refitting
refittings
refix
refixed
refixes
refixing
refl
reflag

Literary usage of Refit

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The American Revolution by John Fiske (1896)
"He now insisted upon going to Boston to refit, in accordance with general instructions received from the ministry before leaving home. ..."

2. The Parliamentary Debates by Great Britain Parliament (1906)
"Repair and refit of H.MS "Hannibal." MB. ... The refit of HMS "Hannibal" was commenced in August, 1905, and completed in November, 1906. ..."

3. The Historical Writings of John Fiske by John Fiske (1902)
"He now insisted upon going to Boston to refit, in accordance with ... to go and refit at Boston, there was no earthly reason for his taking the 4000 French ..."

4. A Treatise on the Law of Insurance by Willard Phillips (1823)
"Seeking a port to refit. Whether the expense of putting into Chief Justice Tilghman says, that, to make a case of general average, it is necessary that a ..."

5. The American Revolution by John Fiske (1891)
"He now insisted upon going to Boston to refit, in accordance with general instructions received from the ministry before leaving home. ..."

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