noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "My mom wore an apron while she cooked dinner to protect her clothes from the sauce. " wear item history tradition style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The short cassock ordinarily worn by English bishops. Examples : "The bishop wore his apron during the important cathedral service. " religion wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A hard surface bordering a structure or area. Examples : "The small plane taxied onto the concrete apron before taking off. " architecture building area structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The sides of a tree's canopy. Examples : "The gardener pruned the branches, carefully avoiding the delicate apron of leaves at the top of the tree. " plant nature biology part environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The cap of a cannon; a piece of lead laid over the vent to keep the priming dry. Examples : "The artilleryman carefully checked the apron on the cannon to ensure the powder stayed dry before firing. " military weapon technical machine war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A removable cover for the passengers' feet and legs in an open horse carriage. Examples : "As the carriage driver navigated the muddy road, the passengers pulled the woolen apron higher for warmth and protection from the splashes. " vehicle wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cover with, or as if with, an apron. Examples : "The cook apron-ed the countertop to protect it from spills during the meal preparation. " wear appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
