Definition of Smocking

1. Noun. Embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches.

Generic synonyms: Embroidery, Fancywork
Derivative terms: Smock

Definition of Smocking

1. Noun. An embroidery technique in which the fabric is gathered and then embroidered with decorative stitches to hold the gathers in place. ¹

2. Verb. (present participle of smock) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Smocking

1. a type of embroidery [n -S] - See also: embroidery

Lexicographical Neighbors of Smocking

smithsonites
smithwork
smithy
smithying
smiting
smits
smitted
smitten
smitting
smittle
smock
smock-faced
smock frock
smock frocks
smocked
smocking (current term)
smockings
smockless
smocklike
smocks
smog
smog check
smogged
smoggier
smoggiest
smoggily
smogginess
smogging
smoggy
smogless

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