overcast

• يُستعمل لوصف السماء عندما تكون مغطاة بالكامل بالغيوم، مما يدل غالبًا على طقس غائم أو احتمال هطول المطر.

Describes a sky that is completely covered with clouds, often indicating that it is gloomy or likely to rain.

1. Cloudy skyA2formal

   Describes a sky that is completely covered with clouds, blocking the sun.

   غائم تماماً

   • The sky was overcast all morning, threatening rain.
   • We canceled the picnic because it was too overcast.
   • An overcast day can make the lighting feel soft and gray.

   المرادفاتcloudedcloudydrearygloomygreyleadenmurkysunless

   الأضدادbrightclearsunny

• اسم يدل على حالة السماء عندما تكون مغطاة بالغيوم أو على العتمة الكالحة الناتجة عن الغيوم. كما قد يشير إلى خيط الحياكة الطويل أو غرزة السراجة لمنع انسلال القماش، أو إلى رمية تتجاوز الهدف المقصود.

A noun referring to the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds, or a gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover. It can also refer to a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling, or a cast that falls beyond the intended spot.

1. Cloudy sky conditionB1formal

   The state of the sky when it is completely covered by clouds, blocking direct sunlight.

   غائم تمامًا

   • The overcast made the afternoon feel like evening.
   • We canceled the picnic because of the heavy overcast.
   • The photographer waited for the overcast to clear for better lighting.

   المرادفاتcloud covercloudiness

   الأضدادclearsunny

2. Gloomy darknessB2formal

   A dim, shadowy condition caused by thick cloud cover, creating a somber atmosphere.

   ظلمة قاتمة

   • The overcast cast a pall over the entire landscape.
   • They walked through the overcast of the dense forest.
   • The overcast of the storm made the city look eerie.

   المرادفاتdarknessdimnessgloommurkshadowiness

   الأضدادbrightnessclearness

3. Sewing stitchC1formalart

   A long whipstitch or overhand stitch used to finish an edge and prevent fabric from fraying.

   درزة التغطية

   • She used an overcast to secure the hem of the dress.
   • The tailor recommended an overcast stitch for the silk fabric.
   • Learning the overcast stitch is essential for beginners in sewing.

   المرادفاتovercastingoverhand stitchwhipstitch

4. Fishing castC1informalsport

   A cast in fishing that lands beyond the intended target area.

   الرمية الزائدة

   • His overcast landed the lure in the reeds across the lake.
   • The fisherman corrected his overcast by adjusting the reel tension.
   • An overcast can sometimes scare away the fish.

• فعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى تغطية شيء ما، وخاصة السماء بالغيوم أو السحب، أو في الخياطة إلى حبك حافة القماش لمنعها من التنسل.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering something, especially the sky with clouds, or in sewing, to stitch over an edge to prevent fraying.

فعل شاذ

1. Make cloudy or darkB1formal

   To cover with clouds or darkness, making the sky gloomy.

   تغطية بالغيوم

   • The storm overcast the sky in minutes.
   • Thick fog overcast the entire valley.
   • Dark clouds overcast the horizon before the rain.

   المرادفاتbecloudblackenclouddarkendimobscureovercloudshadeshadow

   الأضدادbrightenclearilluminatelighten

2. Sew with long slanting stitchesC1formal

   To stitch over the raw edge of fabric with long, slanting stitches to prevent fraying.

   تَثْبِيتُ الحَافَّةِ بِغُرَزٍ مَائِلَةٍ

   • She overcast the edges of the dress to finish it neatly.
   • The tailor overcast the seams for durability.
   • He learned to overcast fabric in his sewing class.

   المرادفاتoversewwhipwhipstitch

3. Sew with an overcast stitchC1formal

   To sew using an overcast stitch that connects one section to the next.

   خاط بغرزة السراجة

   • The pattern required her to overcast the pieces together.
   • He overcast the two panels with a matching thread.
   • The seamstress overcast the sections to create a smooth join.

   المرادفاتoversewwhipwhipstitch