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chaperons

/ˈʃæpəroʊnz/ /ˈʃæpəˌroʊnz/

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noun

Examples :

"The school dance had several parent chaperons to ensure the students behaved responsibly. "

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noun

A hood, especially, an ornamental or official hood.

Examples :

"The university professors wore velvet chaperons during the graduation ceremony, distinguishing them from the students. "

wear style appearance

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noun

A device placed on the foreheads of horses which draw the hearse in pompous funerals.

Examples :

"The black horses, adorned with elaborate chaperons on their foreheads, solemnly pulled the hearse through the cemetery gates. "

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verb

To accompany, to escort

Examples :

"The teachers chaperon the students on the field trip to the museum. "

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verb

Examples :

"After the field trip accident, the school decided teachers would chaperon students more closely, making sure everyone stayed safe. "

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