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1overcast
verb over·cast
over·castover·cast·ing
Definition of OVERCAST
transitive verb
1
\ˌō-vər-ˈkast, ˈō-vər-ˌ\ : darken, overshadow
2
\ˈō-vər-ˌ\ : to sew (raw edges of a seam) with long slanting widely spaced stitches to prevent raveling
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First Known Use of OVERCAST
14th century
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adjective over·cast \ˈō-vər-ˌkast, ˌō-vər-ˈ\
: covered with clouds : darkened by clouds
Full Definition of OVERCAST
: clouded over <an overcast day>
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First Known Use of OVERCAST
1536
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noun over·cast \ˈō-vər-ˌkast\
Definition of OVERCAST
: covering; especially : a covering of clouds over the sky
First Known Use of OVERCAST
1637
OVERCAST Defined for Kids
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adjective over·cast \ˈō-vər-ˌkast\
Definition of OVERCAST for Kids
: covered with or darkened by clouds
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