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(in a staircase) a header receiving the ends of rough strings, carriage pieces, and the joists of landings. Also called pitching piece.[1855-60]
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apron piece — noun : a beam supporting a landing or a series of winders in a staircase * * * (in a staircase) a header receiving the ends of rough strings, carriage pieces, and the joists of landings. Also called pitching piece. [1855 60] … Useful english dictionary
apron lining — noun : the casing of the apron piece that forms part of the finish of a staircase … Useful english dictionary
Apron — A pron ([=a] p[u^]rn or [=a] pr[u^]n; 277), n. [OE. napron, OF. naperon, F. napperon, dim. of OF. nape, F. nappe, cloth, tablecloth, LL. napa, fr. L. mappa, napkin, table napkin. See {Map}.] 1. An article of dress, of cloth, leather, or other… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
apron — apronlike, adj. /ay preuhn/, n. 1. a garment covering part of the front of the body and tied at the waist, for protecting the wearer s clothing: a kitchen apron. 2. Anglican Ch. a similar garment extending to the knees, worn by bishops, deans,… … Universalium
Apron — This article is about the garment. For other uses, see Apron (disambiguation). A full length apron An apron is an outer protective garment that covers primarily the front of the body. It may be worn for hygienic reasons as well as in order to… … Wikipedia
apron — a|pron [ˈeıprən] n [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: a napron, mistaken for an apron; napron (14 16 centuries) from Old French naperon, from nape cloth ] 1.) a piece of clothing that covers the front part of your clothes and is tied around your waist,… … Dictionary of contemporary English
apron — [[t]e͟ɪprən[/t]] aprons 1) N COUNT An apron is a piece of clothing that you put on over the front of your normal clothes and tie round your waist, especially when you are cooking, in order to prevent your clothes from getting dirty. ● PHRASE If… … English dictionary
apron — /ˈeɪprən / (say aypruhn) noun 1. a piece of clothing made in various ways for covering, and usually also protecting, the front of the person more or less completely. 2. a flat continuous conveyor belt. 3. Machinery that part of a lathe carriage… …
apron — noun (C) 1 a piece of clothing that covers the front part of your clothes and ties around your waist, worn to keep your clothes clean, especially while cooking 2 tied to your mother s/wife s apron strings too easily controlled by your mother or… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
pitching piece — noun : a beam supporting a staircase and located at the top of the stairs opposed to apron piece * * * Carpentry. See apron piece. [1815 25] … Useful english dictionary
