Overcast

Definition of Overcast

O`ver`cast´ Pronunciation: ō`vẽr`kåst´

v. t.	1.	To cast or cover over; hence, to cloud; to darken. Those clouds that overcast your morn shall fly. - Dryden.
	2.	To compute or rate too high.
	3.	(Sewing) To take long, loose stitches over (the raw edges of a seam) to prevent raveling.
	4.	(Bookbinding) To fasten, as single sheets, by overcast stitching or by folding one edge over another.
a.	1.	(Meteorology) Completely or almost completely covered over with clouds; - of the sky.
	2.	(Sewing) Sewn by overcasting.

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