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Apron

/ˈeɪprən/
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(noun) An article of clothing worn over the front of the torso and/or legs for protection from spills; also historically worn by Freemasons and as part of women's fashion.

I am tied to my mother's apron strings.
That young couple are still tied to their parent's apron strings.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She put on a clean ____ before starting to bake the strawberry pie.

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