Meaning & Definition of Overcast in English
English⟶
Overcast
/oʊvərkæst/
noun
1. The state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
synonym:
- cloudiness,
- cloud cover,
- overcast
2. Gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover
synonym:
- cloudiness,
- overcast
3. A long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling
synonym:
- overcast,
- overcasting
4. A cast that falls beyond the intended spot
synonym:
- overcast
verb
1. Make overcast or cloudy
- "Fall weather often overcasts our beaches"
synonym:
- overcast,
- cloud
2. Sew over the edge of with long slanting wide stitches
synonym:
- overcast
3. Sew with an overcast stitch from one section to the next
- "Overcast books"
synonym:
- overcast
adjective
1. Filled or abounding with clouds
synonym:
- cloud-covered,
- clouded,
- overcast,
- sunless