Apron

Word APRON
Character 5
Hyphenation a pron
Pronunciations /ˈeɪ.pɹən/

Definitions and meanings of "Apron"

What do we mean by apron?

A garment, usually fastened in the back, worn over all or part of the front of the body to protect clothing. noun

Something that resembles this garment in appearance or function, especially. noun

A protective shield for a machine. noun

The paved strip in front of and around airport hangars and terminal buildings. noun

The part of a stage in a theater extending in front of the curtain. noun

A platform, as of planking, at the entrance to a dock. noun

An upper rail or carved panel extending between the legs of a piece of furniture, as beneath a tabletop or chair seat. noun

A piece of horizontal trim mounted beneath an interior windowsill. noun

A covering or structure along a shoreline for protection against erosion or a platform serving a similar purpose below a dam or in a sluiceway. noun

An area covered by sand and gravel deposited at the front of a glacial moraine. noun

A continuous conveyor belt. noun

A border of slightly longer grass that surrounds a green on a golf course. noun

The part of a boxing ring floor that extends beyond the ropes. noun

To cover, protect, or provide with an apron. transitive verb

To put an apron on; furnish with an apron; cover as with an apron.

. A piece of apparel made in various ways for covering the front of the person more or less completely. noun

. Anything resembling an apron in shape or use. noun

. In ship carpentry, a piece of curved timber placed in a ship just above the foremost end of the keel, to join together the several pieces of the stem. Also called stomach-piece. See cut under stem. noun

4. In mech., the piece that holds the cutting-tool of a plane. noun

5. Any device for protecting a surface of earth from the action of moving water. 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.

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.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Apron

The word "apron" in example sentences

At home, my apron is coated with food remains within minutes of starting to cook. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Her denim apron is Paris fashion that was too voluminous for her slim profile. ❋ Bonnie S. Benwick (2010)

Felix Jan 26 haha! the apron is very cute! thats a perfect gift for my lovely and nice girlfriend. thx for tipp! ❋ Unknown (2010)

Thanks for the giveaway … that apron is super cute. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And if the apron is cute and fun to wear, that is even better. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Dolce & Gabbana Another literal interpretation of the apron from the D & G from its Spring/Summer collection is frilly and floral. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The apron is made from soft cotton and has a nice strong feel to it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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. ❋ Unknown (2008)

His black T-shirt fits a little too tightly around his bulging muscles, but his stainless white apron is tied around his middle with care. ❋ Nathreee (2008)

The third apron is my absolute FAVORITE and it is easy to see why!! ❋ Nupur (2007)

So without further delay ... grab your cook hat and "I'm Tryin '" apron and let's get busy ... ❋ Unknown (2005)

Would you have a white-muslin apron or a black silk? added Polly, surveying her work with satisfaction. ❋ Unknown (1950)

Katy waved her apron from the nursery window, crying, as they drove, away, "The saints bless ye, Miss Polly, dear, and sind ye the best of lucks!" ❋ Unknown (1950)

Then I must wear a dimity gown with a muslin apron and cap. ❋ Unknown (1921)

And after this pleasant hour there were the neat stitches to be set in apron, dress, or handkerchief. ❋ Unknown (1919)

I hadn't a white dress, but I put on my white muslin apron with the frills. ❋ Lucy Maud (1911)

So an apron is borrowed and, to the unbounded entertainment of the landlady and her servant, the savoury mess is prepared in a few minutes. ❋ Unknown (1873)

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