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
- An apron is tied over the skirt.
- A cloth apron hangs over the edges of the ring.
- The apron survived the incident largely undamaged.
- Thanks for the giveaway … that apron is super cute.
- The apron and taxiway was repaved in the spring of 2007.
- And if the apron is cute and fun to wear, that is even better.
- Other types of aprons include the pinafore and the cobbler apron.
- The flap is releasably connected to a closure portion of the apron.
- The apron is made from soft cotton and has a nice strong feel to it.
- The allegory to the apron is not casually or undeliberately employed.
- The apron and the passenger terminal were renovated and expanded in 2002.
- The apron remained the site of declamation, of outdoor and street scenes.
- Passengers disembark at the apron and board shuttle buses to the terminal.
- Her denim apron is Paris fashion that was too voluminous for her slim profile.
- At home, my apron is coated with food remains within minutes of starting to cook.
- Felix Jan 26 haha! the apron is very cute! thats a perfect gift for my lovely and nice girlfriend. thx for tipp!
- Dolce & Gabbana Another literal interpretation of the apron from the D & G from its Spring/Summer collection is frilly and floral.
- An apron is a quick and pretty addition and as for laundry, skirts and dresses wash and dry just as easily as trousers, perhaps even quicker.
- For the holidays, a gingerbread apron seems like the most appropriate gift to give, but any kid sized apron is a great present and a real kid-sized chef jacket is even better.
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