Associations to the word «Smocking»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

SMOCKING, noun. Embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle