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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