smocking

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smocking

smock·ing

 (smŏk′ĭng)
n.
Needlework decoration of small, regularly spaced gathers stitched into a honeycomb pattern.
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smocking

(ˈsmɒkɪŋ)
n
(Knitting & Sewing) ornamental needlework used to gather and stitch material in a honeycomb pattern so that the part below the gathers hangs in even folds
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.smocking - embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitchessmocking - 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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Translations
smocks
punto smock

smocking

[ˈsmɒkɪŋ] Nadorno m de frunces
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smocking

[ˈsmɒkɪŋ] nsmocks mpl
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smocking

nSmokarbeit f
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smocking

[ˈsmɒkɪŋ] nricamo a nido d'ape
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He said his ministry has also launched a campaign at the level of the living quarters known as the women for health, with the aim of spreading health awareness and advocacy against smocking, snuffing, and other harmful practices.
My particular focus was English smocking. I was a novice seamstress, and Kelley was three years old before I managed, using a Grace Knott pattern, to finish smocking and constructing a wearable garment.
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