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- [smok]
- /smɒk/
- /smɒk/
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- [smok]
- /smɒk/
Definitions of smock word
- noun smock a loose, lightweight overgarment worn to protect the clothing while working. 1
- verb with object smock to clothe in a smock. 1
- verb with object smock to draw (a fabric) by needlework into a honeycomb pattern with diamond-shaped recesses. 1
- noun smock artist's loose shirt 1
- countable noun smock A smock is a loose garment, rather like a long blouse, usually worn by women. 0
- countable noun smock A smock is a loose garment worn by people such as artists to protect their clothing. 0
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Origin of smock
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English (noun), Old English smocc; orig. name for a garment with a hole for the head; compare Old Norse smjūga to put on (a garment) over the head
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Parts of speech for Smock
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smock popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
smock usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for smock
noun smock
- apron — An apron is a piece of clothing that you put on over the front of your normal clothes and tie round your waist, especially when you are cooking, in order to prevent your clothes from getting dirty.
- attirement — dress; attire.
- bathrobe — A bathrobe is a loose piece of clothing made of the same material as towels. You wear it before or after you have a bath or a swim.
- camisole — A camisole is a short piece of clothing that women wear on the top half of their bodies underneath a shirt or blouse, for example.
- chemise — A chemise is a long, loose piece of underwear worn by women in former times.
verb smock
- kilt — any short, pleated skirt, especially a tartan wraparound, as that worn by men in the Scottish Highlands.
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