Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overcasting
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈkæstɪŋ/
Definition
The act of covering or obscuring something, often used to describe the state of the sky when clouds block out the sun.
Examples
- The sky was overcasting, signaling that rain was imminent.
- She decided to wear a coat because the day was overcasting and chilly.
- His overcasting of the truth made it difficult for others to trust him.
Meaning
Overcasting refers to the process of concealing or overshadowing, especially in the context of weather or sewing.
Synonyms
- Covering
- Obscuring
- Concealing
- Shadowing
