refit

refit
/ree fit"/, v., refitted, refitting, n.
v.t.
1. to fit, prepare, or equip again.
v.i.
2. to renew supplies or equipment.
3. to get refitted.
n.
4. an act of refitting.
[1660-70; RE- + FIT1]

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