Meaning Of The Word Smocking

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smocking
uncountable noun: Smocking is a decoration on tops and dresses which is made by gathering the material into folds using small stitches.

smocking in American English
shirred, decorative stitching used in gathering cloth, as to make it hang in even folds
noun: smocked needlework

smocking in British English
noun: 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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