smocking

smock·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [smok-ing]
- /ˈsmɒk ɪŋ/
- /ˈsmɒk.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [smok-ing]
- /ˈsmɒk ɪŋ/

Definitions of smocking word

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

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Origin of smocking

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; smock + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Smocking

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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smocking popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for smocking

noun smocking

flection — the act of bending.
flexure — the act of flexing or bending.
knife edge — the cutting edge of a knife.
lapel — either of the two parts of a garment folded back on the chest, especially a continuation of a coat collar.
crimp — If you crimp something such as a piece of fabric or pastry, you make small folds in it.

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