nounπShareAn 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."My mom wore an apron while she cooked dinner to protect her clothes from the sauce. "wearitemhistorytraditionstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe short cassock ordinarily worn by English bishops."The bishop wore his apron during the important cathedral service. "religionwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hard surface bordering a structure or area."The small plane taxied onto the concrete apron before taking off. "architecturebuildingareastructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sides of a tree's canopy."The gardener pruned the branches, carefully avoiding the delicate apron of leaves at the top of the tree. "plantnaturebiologypartenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cap of a cannon; a piece of lead laid over the vent to keep the priming dry."The artilleryman carefully checked the apron on the cannon to ensure the powder stayed dry before firing. "militaryweapontechnicalmachinewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA removable cover for the passengers' feet and legs in an open horse carriage."As the carriage driver navigated the muddy road, the passengers pulled the woolen apron higher for warmth and protection from the splashes. "vehiclewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover with, or as if with, an apron."The cook apron-ed the countertop to protect it from spills during the meal preparation. "wearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
