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Noun: apron  eyp-run
  1. A garment of cloth, leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
     
  2. (golf) the part of the fairway leading onto the green
     
  3. The part of a modern theatre stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
    - proscenium, forestage
     
  4. A paved surface where aircraft stand while not being used

Derived forms: aprons

Type of: land site, paved surface, protective garment, site, stage

Part of: airfield, fairway, field, flying field, landing field, theater stage [US], theatre stage

Encyclopedia: Apron