overcast (n.)

  1. the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

    [ Syn: cloudiness , cloud cover ]

  2. gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover

    [ Syn: cloudiness ]

  3. a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling

    [ Syn: overcasting ]

  4. a cast that falls beyond the intended spot

    overcast (adj.)

  1. filled or abounding with clouds

    [ Syn: cloud-covered , clouded , sunless ]

    overcast (v.)

  1. make overcast or cloudy; Fall weather often overcasts our beaches

    [ Syn: cloud ]

  2. sew over the edge of with long slanting wide stitches

  3. sew with an overcast stitch from one section to the next; overcast books'

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