overcast

• Beschreibt den Himmel, wenn er vollständig mit Wolken bedeckt ist, oft ein Hinweis auf trübes Wetter oder Regenwahrscheinlichkeit. Kann auch allgemein für düstere oder trübe Stimmungen oder Farben stehen.

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.

   Bedeckt

   • 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.

   Synonymecloudedcloudydrearygloomygreyleadenmurkysunless

   Antonymebrightclearsunny

• Substantiv, das den Zustand des Himmels bezeichnet, wenn er mit Wolken bedeckt ist, oder das düstere Zwielicht, das durch Bewölkung entsteht. Bezieht sich auch auf eine überwendliche Naht oder Versäuberungsnaht, die das Ausfransen von Stoff verhindert, oder auf einen Wurf, der weiter als beabsichtigt fällt.

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.

   Bedeckter Himmel

   • 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.

   Synonymecloud covercloudiness

   Antonymeclearsunny

2. Gloomy darknessB2formal

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

   Düstere Finsternis

   • 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.

   Synonymedarknessdimnessgloommurkshadowiness

   Antonymebrightnessclearness

3. Sewing stitchC1formalart

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

   Überwendlichstich

   • 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.

   Synonymeovercastingoverhand stitchwhipstitch

4. Fishing castC1informalsport

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

   Überwerfen

   • 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.

• Verb, das das Bedecken von etwas bezeichnet, besonders des Himmels mit Wolken, oder in der Schneiderei das Versäubern einer Kante, um ein Ausfransen zu verhindern.

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.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Make cloudy or darkB1formal

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

   Bedecken

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

   Synonymebecloudblackenclouddarkendimobscureovercloudshadeshadow

   Antonymebrightenclearilluminatelighten

2. Sew with long slanting stitchesC1formal

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

   Versäubern

   • 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.

   Synonymeoversewwhipwhipstitch

3. Sew with an overcast stitchC1formal

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

   Versäubern

   • 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.

   Synonymeoversewwhipwhipstitch