overcasting

[oh-ver-kas-ting, -kah-sting]

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noun

Sewing.

the act of sewing along the edges of material with long, spaced stitches to prevent raveling.
the stitch used to overcast.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of overcasting¹

First recorded in 1880–85; overcast + -ing ¹

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Example Sentences

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The day was perfect, a slight haze overcasting the sun, not sufficiently to obscure the view from any seat.

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John Goodman can do the oaky solidity, but perhaps might be overcasting.

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A cloud was by this time overcasting the moon, and a distant rumble told us that the night would be stormy.

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The success of overcasting depends largely on the amount of margin at the back, so that care must be taken not to cut more than is absolutely necessary.

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“I am, Peggy,” answered the lady a look of anxiety overcasting her face.

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overcast overcautious

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