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overcast

o·ver·cast [ ṓvər kàst ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. cloudy: very cloudy, with no sun showing

2. sewn with long stitches: sewn along the edge with long loose stitches that prevent a piece of fabric from raveling



noun  (plural o·ver·casts)
Definition:
 
1. heavy cloud cover: a heavy covering of clouds in the sky

2. mineral extract mine arch: an arch in a mine supporting a passage above it



verb  (past and past participle o·ver·cast·ed, present participle o·ver·cast·ing, 3rd person present singular o·ver·casts)
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb become cloudy: to become cloudy or dull

2. transitive verb secure edge with loose stitches: to sew the edge of a piece of fabric with an overcast stitch

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