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undercast.

An unbroken or nearly unbroken cloud layer below the point of observation.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An unbroken or nearly unbroken cloud layer below the point of observation.

    countable · uncountable
    Undercast is common on Mount Washington.
  2. An air-passage crossing a road in a mine by means of an airtight box or channel beneath it.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English undercasten, equivalent to under- + cast.

verb
  1. To allocate the parts in (a play or film) to insufficiently skilled actors.

  2. To throw under or beneath.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English undercasten, equivalent to under- + cast.

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