Meaning of the word apron in English

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apron

US /ˈeɪ.prən/

UK /ˈeɪ.prən/

Noun

a protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes and tied at the back, used to keep the clothes clean, especially when cooking or doing other dirty work

Example:

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She tied her apron before starting to bake.

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The chef wore a clean white apron.

Synonym:

pinafore smock bib

a paved area on an airfield, adjacent to a hangar or terminal building, where aircraft are parked, unloaded, refueled, boarded, or maintained

Example:

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The plane taxied to the apron after landing.

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Ground crew were busy on the apron preparing for departure.

Synonym:

tarmac ramp hardstand

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