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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The day was perfect, a slight haze overcasting the sun, not sufficiently to obscure the view from any seat.
From Seattle Times
John Goodman can do the oaky solidity, but perhaps might be overcasting.
From The Guardian
A cloud was by this time overcasting the moon, and a distant rumble told us that the night would be stormy.
From Project Gutenberg
In overcasting, as in old-fashioned whipstitching, the sewer selects a certain number of sheets for sewing.
From Project Gutenberg
“I am, Peggy,” answered the lady a look of anxiety overcasting her face.
From Project Gutenberg
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