Definitions

1. noun

a loose-fitting garment worn over the top of other clothing, typically for protection or decoration

“She wore a smock to protect her clothes while painting.”

2. verb

to cover or protect something with a smock or a similar garment

“The artist smocked the wall to prevent paint spills.”

3. verb

to smudge or smear something, especially a surface

“The child smocked the pencil marks off the paper.”