Meaning of the word smocking in English

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smocking

US /ˈsmɑː.kɪŋ/
UK /ˈsmɑː.kɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

a decorative needlework technique in which fabric is gathered into pleats and then stitched to create a textured, elastic surface, often used on children's clothing or blouses

Example:
The baby's dress had delicate smocking on the bodice.
She learned how to do traditional English smocking.
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