overcasting
Americannoun
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the act of sewing along the edges of material with long, spaced stitches to prevent raveling.
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the stitch used to overcast.
Etymology
Origin of overcasting
Example Sentences
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John Goodman can do the oaky solidity, but perhaps might be overcasting.
From The Guardian • Nov. 29, 2012
When she was dancing with Arthur Henty, Michael had seen the sudden drooping and overcasting of her gaiety.
From The Black Opal by Prichard, Katharine Susannah
It is also true that the book can never be rebound, but if the overcasting is properly done, the sewing will last until the book is discarded.
From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low
It was as if a shadow were overcasting the bright joy of her home-coming.
From The Rosie World by Fillmore, Parker
As soon as the overcasting is done, proceed with the button-holing without breaking the thread.
From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools by Ontario. Ministry of Education
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