overcast

• Describe un cielo completamente cubierto por nubes, lo que suele indicar tiempo gris o la probabilidad de lluvia.

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.

   Cielo cubierto

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscloudedcloudydrearygloomygreyleadenmurkysunless

   Antónimosbrightclearsunny

• Sustantivo que designa el estado del cielo cuando está cubierto de nubes, o la penumbra causada por la nubosidad. También puede referirse a una costura de sobrehilado o punto de remallado para evitar que la tela se deshilache, o a un lanzamiento que cae más allá del objetivo previsto.

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.

   Cielo cubierto

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscloud covercloudiness

   Antónimosclearsunny

2. Gloomy darknessB2formal

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

   Oscuridad nublada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdarknessdimnessgloommurkshadowiness

   Antónimosbrightnessclearness

3. Sewing stitchC1formalart

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

   Sobrecostura

   • 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.

   Sinónimosovercastingoverhand stitchwhipstitch

4. Fishing castC1informalsport

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

   Lanzamiento excesivo

   • 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.

• Verbo utilizado para indicar la acción de cubrir algo, especialmente el cielo con nubes, o en costura, sobrehilar el borde de una tela para evitar que se deshilache.

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.

verbo irregular

1. Make cloudy or darkB1formal

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

   Cubrir de nubes u oscuridad

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

   Sinónimosbecloudblackenclouddarkendimobscureovercloudshadeshadow

   Antónimosbrightenclearilluminatelighten

2. Sew with long slanting stitchesC1formal

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

   Sobrecosturar (punto de sobrehilado)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosoversewwhipwhipstitch

3. Sew with an overcast stitchC1formal

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

   Sobrecosturar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosoversewwhipwhipstitch