overcast

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
  2. noun gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover
  3. noun a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling

Etymology

From Middle English overcasten, equivalent to over- + cast. Compare Swedish överkast.

In classic literature

Synonyms

cloudiness, cloud cover

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