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Overcast
01
облачность, пасмурность
a condition where the sky is completely covered with clouds, blocking sunlight
Example
The overcast made it feel like evening even though it was midday.
The overcast was so thick that the sun could n’t be seen all day.
We decided to postpone the hike due to the heavy overcast.
overcast
01
пасмурная погода
(of weather or the sky) filled with a lot of dark clouds
Example
Today 's forecast predicts an overcast sky, with little chance of sunshine.
The picnic was canceled due to the overcast weather, threatening rain.
The overcast morning gradually gave way to clearing skies in the afternoon.
02
застроченный, обработанный
having edges secured with slanted, long stitches to stop the fabric from fraying
Example
The overcast edges of the linen napkins added a refined touch to the table setting.
The overcast stitching gave the hem of the dress extra durability.
He used an overcast technique to finish the edges of the quilt squares.
to overcast
01
закрепить, обметать
to stitch over the edge of fabric with slanted, long stitches to prevent fraying
Transitive
Example
She overcast the edges of the cloth to ensure it would n’t unravel.
The tailor overcast the seams to reinforce the fabric before sewing it together.
He overcast the hem to keep the fabric from fraying over time.
Example
The clouds overcast the beach, making it feel colder.
The shadow of the mountain overcast the meadow below.
As evening approached, the sky began to overcast with dark clouds.
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