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overcast

Tính từNgoại động từ

Số nhiều: nullQuá khứ: overcastPhân từ 2: overcastV-ing: overcastingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

This word evokes a sense of muted light and oppressive stillness. When describing weather, it suggests a ceiling of grey that flattens colors and dampens the mood, creating a feeling of gloom or anticipation of rain. It is more descriptive than simply saying cloudy, as it implies a total coverage of the sky. In the context of needlework, the term shifts from atmosphere to utility. It describes a protective boundary, focusing on the structural integrity of a garment. The imagery here is one of overlapping, repetitive motion used to seal and secure a raw edge against unraveling.

Ý nghĩa

Tính từ

Covered with clouds or lacking sunshine.

"The sky remained overcast throughout the entire weekend."

Ngoại động từ

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To cover a seam in sewing with a series of overlapping stitches to prevent fraying.

"She had to overcast the edges of the fabric before washing it."

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