Phrase Hound found 19 phrases and 7 compound words that contain apron. The most common are listed below. Open apron in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 19
- butcher's apronThe Union Jack, as a symbol of oppressive British nationalism.
- apron flashingA flashing located at the juncture of the top of a sloped roof and a vertical wall, chimney or steeper-sloped roof.
- apron stringsplural of apron string: One of the pair of strings or narrow sewn clothstrips used to fasten an apron around the wearer's waist.
- apron skirtThe lower, skirt-like part of an apron of the type that covers the front of both the torso and the thighs.
- naked apronAn apron worn over a person's naked body.
- khoikhoi apronSynonym of macronympha: Elongated labia, a feature of certain Khoikhoi and other African women who develop, naturally or though artificial stretching, relatively elongated labia minora.
- apron stringOne of the pair of strings or narrow sewn clothstrips used to fasten an apron around the wearer's waist.
- apron danceA kind of money dance in which money is placed in the pockets of an apron worn by the bride.
- apron sinkA style of sink, usually made of ceramic, designed to protrude slightly from the edge of the counter.
- apron sinksplural of apron sink: A style of sink, usually made of ceramic, designed to protrude slightly from the edge of the counter.
- apron skirtsplural of apron skirt: The lower, skirt-like part of an apron of the type that covers the front of both the torso and the thighs.
- balloon apronAn integrated system of balloons equipped with wire cables reaching the ground, designed as a defence against hostile aircraft.
- apron flashingsplural of apron flashing: A flashing located at the juncture of the top of a sloped roof and a vertical wall, chimney or steeper-sloped roof.
- loosen the apron stringsTo allow greater freedom (to someone); to relax control of (someone).
- loosening the apron stringspresent participle and gerund of loosen the apron strings
- loosened the apron stringssimple past and past participle of loosen the apron strings
- loosens the apron stringsthird-person singular simple present indicative of loosen the apron strings: To allow greater freedom (to someone); to relax control of (someone).
- apron-string holdAn estate held by a man during his wife's life.
- green apronA lay preacher.
Compound words 7
- apronfulas much as an apron will hold
- apronlessWithout an apron.
- apronlikeResembling an apron.
- beapronedWearing an apron.
- aproneerA shopkeeper.
- aproningsplural of aproning: present participle and gerund of apron
- apronnedAlternative form of aproned: Wearing an apron.