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
No pasting on or overcasting to be allowed.
From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Noel Rooke
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 Amy Bell Marlowe
Trim off edges and finish with binding or close overcasting.
From Textiles and Clothing by Kate Heintz Watson
The crosses being put in at the same time as the overcasting of the bars renders some forethought necessary to get each in at just the right time and place.
From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Grace Christie
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