Overcast definition
To make cloudy or gloomy.
verb
The definition of overcast is cloudy or gray weather, or something that has been edged with stitches to stop it from fraying.
A dull, gray day where the clouds cover the sun is an example of a day that would be described as overcast.
The stiched end of a cut piece of fabric is an example of something that would be described as overcast.
adjective
Cloudy; dark.
adjective
(sewing) Made with overcasting.
adjective
To overcloud; darken.
verb
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(sewing) To sew over (an edge) with long, loose stitches so as to prevent raveling.
verb
A covering, as of mist or clouds.
noun
An arch or support for a passage over another passage in a mine.
noun
A cast made in fishing that falls beyond the point intended.
noun
An overcast stitch or seam.
noun
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To cast beyond (the intended point) with a fishing rod.
verb
To sew with long, overlying stitches.
verb
To become cloudy or gloomy.
verb
A covering, esp. of clouds.
noun
Sewn with long, overlying stitches in order to prevent raveling, as the raw edges of fabric.
adjective
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Covered or obscured, as with clouds or mist.
adjective
Clouded over.
adjective
(meteorology) The sky is said to be overcast, when it is more than 90% covered by clouds.
adjective
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Gloomy; melancholy.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
overcast
Plural:
overcastsOrigin of overcast
- over- +"Ž cast
From Wiktionary