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Look up: apron

  1. Apron
    A part of the stage projecting towards or into the auditorium. In proscenium stages, the part of the stage in front of the curtain. (UK) See Forestage.
    Found on http://www.dramatic.com.au/glossary/glos

  2. apron
    [n] - (golf) the part of the fairway leading onto the green 2. [n] - a paved surface where aircraft stand while not being used 3. [n] - a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
    Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio

  3. Apron
    The extension of a stage projecting outwards into the auditorium. In certain types of theatre the apron can be quite large. See also forestage.
    Found on http://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/technica

  4. Apron
    A cloth, leather or plastic garment that is tied about the waist and worn to protect clothing.
    Found on http://www.hobbyshed.co.uk/model_kit_mod

  5. Apron
    In a traditional theatre, the part of the stage which projects in front of the curtain. In many theatres this can be extended, sometimes by building out over the pit (qv).
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/docs/teatre.rtf

  6. Apron
    A trim board installed under a window sill.
    Found on http://www.interbuilders.co.uk/glossary/

  7. Apron
    A trim board, installed under a window sill
    Found on http://www.findalocal-builder.co.uk/buil

  8. Apron
    A prepared area near the hangars on an aerodrome, usually made with a hard surface, designed to facilitate the manoeuvering of aeroplanes on the ground.
    Found on http://www.aeroplanemonthly.com/glossary

  9. apron
    concrete hard standing in front of the terminal building where the planes are parked for loading and offloading (hard standing-any hard surface suitablefor parking vehicles); 2)a hard-surfaces area in front of or around an aircrafthanger, terminal building etc., upon which aircraft can stand Category: Transport • a sloping surface used as a log slide,either on land or in the sluice-way...
    Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition

  10. Apron
    A trim board that is installed beneath a window sill.
    Found on http://www.rookinspections.com/glossary/

  11. Apron
    a raised panel below a window-sill, (usually smooth if wall is harled) sometimes shaped and decorated. Can also describe a vertical flashing below for example, a dormer window.
    Found on http://www.trp.dundee.ac.uk/research/glo

  12. apron
    Lower front edge of a piece of furniture, beneath the surface of a table, or seat of a CHAIR, for example.
    Found on http://www.antique-crafts.co.uk/glossary

  13. Apron
    A'pron (ā'pŭrn or ā'prŭn; 277) noun [ Middle English napron , Old French naperon , French napperon , dim. of Old French nape , French nappe , cloth, tablecloth, Late Latin napa , from Latin mappa , napkin, table napkin. See Map .] 1. An article of dress, of cloth, leather, or other stuff, worn on t ...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/111

  14. apron
    1. An article of dress, of cloth, leather, or other stuff, worn on the fore part of the body, to keep the clothes clean, to defend them from injury, or as a covering. It is commonly tied at the waist by strings. ... 2. Something which by its shape or use suggests an apron; as, The fat skin covering the belly of a goose or duck. A piece of leather, o ...
    Found on http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictiona

  15. apron
    noun (golf) the part of the fairway leading onto the green
    Found on http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?

  16. apron
    noun a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
    Found on http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?

  17. apron
    noun the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
    Found on http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?

  18. Apron
    An `apron` is an outer protective garment that covers primarily the front of the body. It may be worn for hygienic reasons as well as in order to protect clothes from wear and tear. The apron is commonly part of the uniform of several work categories, including waitresses, nurses, and domestic workers. Many homemakers also wear them. It is also worn as a decorative garment by women. Aprons are also worn in many commercial establishments to protec...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apron

  19. Apron
    • (n.) A flooring of plank before a dam to cause the water to make a gradual descent. • (n.) An article of dress, of cloth, leather, or other stuff, worn on the fore part of the body, to keep the clothes clean, to defend them from injury, or as a covering. It is commonly tied at the waist by strings. • (n.) The fat skin covering the ...
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning

  20. apron
    (from the article `airport`) The oldest and simplest layout for passenger terminals is the open apron design, in which aircraft park on the apron immediately adjacent to the ...
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/a/91

  21. Apron
    A board placed to the underside of a shelf, sill, seat, or tabletop for stability and decoration. Carving or stenciling for can add detail to an apron.
    Found on http://www.artisansofthevalley.com/comm_

  22. Apron
    - A trim board that is installed beneath a window sill
    Found on http://www.homebuildingmanual.com/Glossa

  23. APRON
    The front cover on some bathtubs between the floor and the top and the end walls. AKA, 'Skirt.'
    Found on http://www.tjader.com/glossary.html

  24. Apron
    Decorative framework between the supports of a kettle stand, basket, épergne or centrepiece. Often cast, pierced and chased.
    Found on http://freespace.virgin.net/a.data/gloss

  25. apron
    A paved area, such as at the juncture of a driveway with the street or with a garage entrance. Related category • BUILDING AND ARCHITECTURE
    Found on http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedi


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