apron
IPA: ˈeɪprʌn
noun
- An article of clothing worn over the front of the torso and/or legs for protection from spills; also historically worn by Freemasons and as part of women's fashion.
- The short cassock ordinarily worn by English bishops.
- A hard surface bordering a structure or area.
- (aviation) The paved area of an airport, especially the area where aircraft park away from a terminal
- The spreading end of a driveway.
- The paved area below the yellow line on a race track.
- The loading, parking or roadway area immediately beside a railway station
- The portion of a stage extending towards the audience beyond the proscenium arch in a theatre.
- (pinball) A large decal toward the bottom of a pinball table.
- The sides of a tree's canopy.
- The cap of a cannon; a piece of lead laid over the vent to keep the priming dry.
- A removable cover for the passengers' feet and legs in an open horse carriage.
verb
- (transitive) To cover with, or as if with, an apron.
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Examples of "apron" in Sentences
- She tied the apron around her waist before starting to cook dinner
- The baker wiped her hands on her flour-covered apron
- The mechanic grabbed an oil-stained apron to protect his clothes while working on the car
- The waitress hurriedly tied on her apron before heading out to take orders from customers
- The gardener used a sturdy canvas apron with pockets to hold her tools while tending to the plants
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