Definitions

1. noun

a loose-fitting garment, typically worn over other clothing for protection, usually in a workshop or laboratory.

“She wore a smock to protect her clothes from paint spills.”

2. verb

to cover or disguise (something) with a layer of material.

“The artist smocked the canvas with a thin layer of gesso.”

3. verb

to decorate or ornament (something) in a decorative pattern, typically with a repeated motif.

“The artisan smocked the fabric with intricate floral patterns.”