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smock Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A loose, lightweight overgarment worn to protect one's clothing while working or engaged in messy tasks.
Usage Example
"The artist put on a paint-splattered apron before starting her new canvas."
Strong
apron
coverall
overall
Weak
pinafore
• noun (Context 2)
A loose dress, blouse, or tunic typically worn by women or children, often featuring gathered or pleated fabric.
Usage Example
"The child wore a white cotton tunic embroidered with tiny flowers."
Strong
tunic
Weak
shift
dress
• verb (Context 3)
To gather or pucker fabric and secure it with decorative stitches to create a tight, stretchy honeycomb pattern.
Usage Example
"She carefully smocked the bodice of the dress with pink silk thread."
Weak
gather
pleat
pucker
• verb (Context 4)
To clothe or protect someone with a smock.
Usage Example
"The teacher smocked the kindergarteners before they began finger painting."
Weak
clothe
cover
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Smock. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/smock