Over-cast Synonyms, Over-cast Antonyms

Synonyms for over-cast

adj filmy, obscure

Antonyms for over-cast

Word Origin & History

c.1300, of weather, past participle adjective from verb overcast (early 13c.), "to overthrow," also "to cover, to overspread" as with a garment, usually of weather, from over- + cast (v.).

Example Sentences for over-cast

Turn in the edges of the open end and over-cast them together (Figure 64).

There is an impressive harmony between the over-cast mind of Heloisa, and the objects around her, which deepens the sadness.

Take two of the covered pieces and over-cast them carefully together.

Press open the seams and over-cast each one to keep it from fraying.

Over-cast or, as we sometimes say, whip it with delicate-coloured cotton, (Figure 22).

Sometimes it is well to over-cast the raw edges before working the buttonhole.

Fold back the two sections of the case and over-cast each side (Figure 157).