ALL meanings of smocking
smock·ing
S s - noun smocking a loose, lightweight overgarment worn to protect the clothing while working. 1
- verb with object smocking to clothe in a smock. 1
- verb with object smocking to draw (a fabric) by needlework into a honeycomb pattern with diamond-shaped recesses. 1
- noun smocking embroidery on gathered fabric 1
- uncountable noun smocking Smocking is a decoration on tops and dresses which is made by gathering the material into folds using small stitches. 0
- noun smocking ornamental needlework used to gather and stitch material in a honeycomb pattern so that the part below the gathers hangs in even folds 0
- noun smocking shirred, decorative stitching used in gathering cloth, as to make it hang in even folds 0