apron

• Существительное, обозначающее защитную одежду, надеваемую на переднюю часть тела, обычно завязывающуюся на талии, используемую для защиты одежды во время работы; также используется в контексте гольфа, театра и авиации.

A noun referring to a protective garment worn over the front of the body, typically tied at the waist, used to shield clothing while working; also used in golf, theater, and aviation contexts.

1. Protective garmentA2formal

   A piece of clothing made of cloth, leather, or plastic, tied around the waist to protect one's clothes while working.

   Фартук

   • The chef put on a white apron before starting to cook.
   • She wore a leather apron while working in the blacksmith shop.
   • The artist's apron was covered in paint stains.

   Synonymspinaforesmock

2. Golf fairway areaB2formalsport

   The part of the fairway that leads onto the green in golf.

   Грин-апрон

   • His ball landed on the apron just short of the green.
   • The golfer carefully chipped from the apron onto the putting surface.
   • The apron was well-maintained and smooth.

   Synonymscollarfringe

3. Theater stage partB2formalart

   The part of a modern theater stage that extends in front of the curtain, between the curtain and the orchestra.

   Авансцена

   • The actor stepped onto the apron to deliver his monologue.
   • The stage design included a wide apron for intimate scenes.
   • The orchestra pit was located just below the apron.

   Synonymsforestage

4. Aircraft parking areaB2formaltechnical

   A paved surface at an airport where aircraft are parked, loaded, or unloaded while not in use.

   Перрон

   • The plane taxied to the apron after landing.
   • Ground crew worked on the apron to refuel the aircraft.
   • Several jets were lined up on the apron waiting for departure.

   Synonymsflight lineramptarmac