overcasting

American  

[oh-ver-kas-ting, -kah-sting] / ˈoʊ vərˌkæs tɪŋ, -ˌkɑ stɪŋ /

noun

Sewing.

1. the act of sewing along the edges of material with long, spaced stitches to prevent raveling.

2. the stitch used to overcast.

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Etymology

Origin of overcasting

First recorded in 1880–85; overcast + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

John Goodman can do the oaky solidity, but perhaps might be overcasting.

From The Guardian • Nov. 29, 2012

There are also some good library binders who use no bands when overcasting and who sew all other books on tapes.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

This method can be used only if adjoining leaf is firm, but can never be employed with overcasting.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

They looked very threatening, blowing so suddenly over the mountain top, overcasting the brightness of the way.

From The Innocent Adventuress by Bradley, Mary Hastings

Above the flare of the thick canopy of the smoke spread out, completely overcasting the river.

From Frances of the Ranges The Old Ranchman's Treasure by Marlowe, Amy Bell