overcast

• Описывает небо, полностью покрытое облаками, часто указывающее на пасмурную погоду или вероятность дождя.

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.

   Пасмурный

   • 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.

   Synonymscloudedcloudydrearygloomygreyleadenmurkysunless

   Antonymsbrightclearsunny

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние неба, когда оно покрыто облаками, или мрачный полумрак, вызванный облачностью. Также может относиться к длинному обмёточному шву или шву через край для предотвращения осыпания ткани, или к забросу, который падает дальше намеченного места.

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.

   Пасмурность

   • 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.

   Synonymscloud covercloudiness

   Antonymsclearsunny

2. Gloomy darknessB2formal

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

   Мрачная тьма

   • 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.

   Synonymsdarknessdimnessgloommurkshadowiness

   Antonymsbrightnessclearness

3. Sewing stitchC1formalart

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

   Обмёточный шов

   • 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.

   Synonymsovercastingoverhand stitchwhipstitch

4. Fishing castC1informalsport

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

   Переброс

   • 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.

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по покрытию чего-либо, особенно неба облаками, или в шитье — обмётывание края для предотвращения осыпания.

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.

irregular verb

1. Make cloudy or darkB1formal

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

   Затянуть облаками

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

   Synonymsbecloudblackenclouddarkendimobscureovercloudshadeshadow

   Antonymsbrightenclearilluminatelighten

2. Sew with long slanting stitchesC1formal

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

   Обметывать

   • 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.

   Synonymsoversewwhipwhipstitch

3. Sew with an overcast stitchC1formal

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

   Обметать

   • 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.

   Synonymsoversewwhipwhipstitch