apron
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apron

noun, often attributive \ˈā-prən, -pərn\

Definition of APRON

1
: a garment usually of cloth, plastic, or leather usually tied around the waist and used to protect clothing or adorn a costume
2
: something that suggests or resembles an apron in shape, position, or use: as
a : the lower member under the sill of the interior casing of a window
b : an upward or downward vertical extension of a bathroom fixture (as a sink or tub)
c : an endless belt for carrying material
d : an extensive fan-shaped deposit of detritus
e : the part of the stage in front of the proscenium arch
f : the area along the waterfront edge of a pier or wharf
g : a shield (as of concrete or gravel) to protect against erosion (as of a waterway) by water
h : the extensive paved part of an airport immediately adjacent to the terminal area or hangars
aproned \-prənd, -pərnd\ adjective

Origin of APRON

Middle English, alteration (resulting from false division of a napron) of napron, from Middle French naperon, diminutive of nape cloth, modification of Latin mappa napkin
First Known Use: 15th century

Other Aeronautics/Aerospace Terms

airway, corridor, dirigible, fishtail, flat-hat, vector

apron

noun , often attrib \ˈā-prən, -pərn\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of APRON

1
: a garment usually of cloth or plastic usually tied around the waist and used especially to protect clothing
2
: an anatomical structure that resembles an apron; especially : hottentot apron

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