Definition of smocking Smocking

smock•ing

We found 4 definitions of smocking from 3 different sources.

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What does smocking mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: smockings

smocking - embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches
  fancywork, embroidery decorative needlework
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  • smocking (Noun)
    An embroidery technique in which the fabric is gathered and then embroidered with decorative stitches to hold the gathers in place.
  • smocking (Verb)
    Present participle of smock.

Part of speech

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  • smocking, verb, gerund of smock (infinitive).
  • smocking, noun, singular of smockings.

Pronunciation

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