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once-over Definition

☆ once·-over (wuns′ō′vər)

noun

  1. a quick, comprehensive look or examination; swiftly appraising glance
  2. a quick, cursory or light cleaning or going-over

once-over* Synonyms

once-over*

n.

look, inspection, checkup; see examination 1.

once-over Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • give: He was given the once-over by Kendal MRT's doctor and allowed to go home.

Adjective modifier

  • quick: As we moved along there was a brief security check and a quick once-over of our passports before our turn.
  • old: Even tho we were no longer little kittens, we still liked to give a new place the old once-over.