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apron 1. the part of a stage extending in front of the curtain line; forestage 2. a hard-surfaced area in front of or around an aircraft hangar, terminal building, etc., upon which aircraft can stand 3. a continuous conveyor belt composed usually of slats linked together 4. a protective plate screening the operator of a machine, artillery piece, etc. 5. a ground covering of concrete or other material used to protect the underlying earth from water erosion 6. Geology a sheet of sand, gravel, etc., deposited at the front of a moraine 7. Golf the part of the fairway leading onto the green 8. Machinery the housing for the lead screw gears of a lathe How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| When X rays in areas away from the abdomen are necessary during pregnancy, doctors shield the womb with a lead apron. X-ray exposure should be avoided during childbearing years, and a lead apron should be worn if a nonpregnant woman requires an X-ray. But jokes about using lead apron show that microwave users are worried about not going to set off a x |
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