1. plural of overcasting; stitches or seams made by overcasting fabric edges to prevent fraying
Usage: sewing and textile term; typically used in plural form
2. plural of overcasting; the act or process of covering with clouds or making overcast
Usage: less common usage; literary or meteorological context

Examples

• The seamstress reinforced the overcastings along the seams to ensure durability.
• Careful overcastings prevent the fabric edges from unraveling in the wash.
• The tailor's precise overcastings gave the garment a professional finish.
• These overcastings are barely visible on the inside of the dress.
• The pattern called for neat overcastings on all raw edges.