Meaning of 'overcast'

Find the meaning of the word ‘overcast’

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Meaning of ‘overcast’

8 definitions found.

overcast

adjective

filled or abounding with clouds

Synonyms: clouded

noun

a cast that falls beyond the intended spot

noun

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

Synonyms: overcasting

noun

gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover

Synonyms: cloudiness

noun

the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

Synonyms: cloudiness cloud cover

verb

sew with an overcast stitch from one section to the next

Example: "overcast books"

verb

sew over the edge of with long slanting wide stitches

verb

make overcast or cloudy

Example: "Fall weather often overcasts our beaches"

Synonyms: cloud

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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