Apron
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈeɪ.pɹən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Apron is a noun meaning The short cassock ordinarily worn by English bishops.
Meaning
The short cassock ordinarily worn by English bishops.
More Meanings
- A hard surface bordering a structure or area.
- (architecture) A raised panel below a window or wall monument or tablet.
- 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.
- (transitive) To cover with, or as if with, an apron.
- 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.
Example Sentences
The carpenter wore a leather apron full of tools.
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
Word Forms
- aprons
- aproning
- aproned
Related Words
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