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Meanings of apron in English
The part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
Synonyms
Examples for "proscenium"
Examples for "proscenium"
1
The proscenium stage was large and lit with footlights on each side.
2
There were two tiers, arranged in a horseshoe around the proscenium arch.
3
As the proscenium arch reared triumphal, the audience was plunged into darkness.
4
This party occupied the upper proscenium box on the right of the stage.
5
The cuspidor end of it protrudes into one of the proscenium-boxes.
Usage of apron in English
1
With great views out over the apron, it's easy to see why.
2
So I crawled under the apron and snuggled up in the cockpit.
3
Kvothe returned after several minutes with his apron wrapped into a bundle.
4
The second moth followed the first, and the spray showered the apron.
5
The apron or board in front slides on the two front ropes.
6
He paused over the buttoning of the leather apron of the vehicle.
7
But in the doorway the faithful Benita still stood, waving her apron.
8
She had put her louis in the pocket of her new apron.
9
She held the ensanguined head of Louis Devoe in her white apron.
10
So I dusted it off with my apron, and took it in.
11
She had doffed the apron and hung it behind the scullery door.
12
He raised the water-proof apron, and I clambered in by his side.
13
One, wearing an apron, ran into the arms of a police officer.
14
Wiping his large hands on his apron, his chest moving with effort.
15
Steinmetz clambered back into the sleigh and drew up the fur apron.
16
With each stage, known as a degree, comes a different ceremonial apron.
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Apron through the time
Apron across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common