Definition
Definition of overcasting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
weatherRare covering completely or overshadowingRare
- The overcasting clouds made the day look gloomy.
2.
clothingTECH. sewing with long stitches to prevent frayingTECH.
- She used an overcasting stitch to finish the edges of the fabric.
3.
emotionRare gloomy or melancholy in appearanceRare
- The overcasting mood of the room was palpable.
Noun
1.
weatherRare period of cloudy weatherRare
- The overcasting lasted all afternoon.
2.
sewingTECH. stitch to prevent fabric edges from frayingTECH.
- She used overcasting to finish the hem.
Images of overcasting
period of cloudy weather 
stitch to prevent fabric edges from fraying
Origin of overcasting
English, over (above) + cast (throw)
Examples of overcasting in a sentence
An overcasting shadow loomed over the battlefield. The overcasting technique was perfect for the delicate fabric. Overcasting stitches were visible along the hem. Her overcasting expression worried her friends. The overcasting sky mirrored his somber thoughts. The sudden overcasting ruined our beach day.
Overcasting is common during the winter months. Overcasting is essential for delicate fabrics. She learned overcasting in her sewing class.
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- French:couvrant, grisaille, ...
- German:überdeckend, Bewölkung, ...
- Italian:coprente, copertura nuvolosa, ...
- Spanish:encapotado, cielo nublado, ...
- Portuguese:cobrindo completamente, nebulosidade, ...
- Chinese:遮盖的, 阴天, ...
- Japanese:覆い隠す, 曇天, ...
- Arabic:مُغَيِّم, غَيْم, ...
- Hebrew:מְעֻנָּן, מְעוּנָנוּת, ...
- Russian:затмевающий, облачность, ...
- Ukrainian:покриваючий, хмарність, ...
- Hindi:ढकने वाले बादल, बादल छाए रहना, ...
Definition of overcast - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
cloudy skysky covered with clouds, blocking sunlight
- The weather is overcast today.
2.
sewingTECH. sewn around the edge with close wrapping stitchesTECH.
- The fabric edges were overcast to prevent fraying.
Noun
cloudy skyclouds cover the sky making it look dark and gloomy
- The overcast made the afternoon feel much darker.
Verb
1.
weathercover the sky with clouds
- The sky began to overcast in the afternoon..
2.
sewingTECH. sew with long stitches over an edgeTECH.
- She overcast the fabric to prevent it from fraying.
Images of overcast
clouds cover the sky making it look dark and gloomy
Expressions with overcast
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stitch joining two fabric pieces by looping over edges
The overcast stitch held the quilt pieces together.
Origin of overcast
Old English, ofer (above) + cast (throw)
Examples of overcast in a sentence
An overcast morning greeted the hikers. The overcast seams gave the garment a neat finish. She used an overcast stitch for the quilt edges. The overcast blocked the sun completely. An overcast loomed over the city all day. Clouds began to overcast the horizon.
The weather forecast said it would overcast by evening. The tailor overcast the edges of the garment. She learned to overcast in her sewing class.
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- French:couvert, couverture nuageuse, ...
- German:bewölkt, Wolkendecke, ...
- Italian:nuvoloso, cielo coperto, ...
- Spanish:nublado, cielo cubierto, ...
- Portuguese:nublado, céu encoberto, ...
- Chinese:阴沉的, 阴云, ...
- Japanese:曇りの, 曇り空, ...
- Arabic:غائِم, غَيْم, ...
- Hebrew:מְעוּנָן, עֲנָנוּת, ...
- Russian:пасмурный, пасмурность, ...
- Ukrainian:похмурий, суцільна хмарність, ...
- Hindi:मेघाच्छन्न, बादलों का घिराव, ...
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