Simple Definition of smock

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smock

noun

plural smocks
1
: a light and loose long shirt usually worn over your regular clothing to protect it from getting dirty
an artist's smock
The children's smocks were covered with paint.

called also (British) overall

2
: a long shirt usually worn by women

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