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ESL forum > Grammar and Linguistics > What does "apron" mean???    

What does "apron" mean???



winky2
United Kingdom

What does "apron" mean???
 

I �m teaching some vocabulary connected with aviation and I know this is a place at the airport but I �ve got no idea what exactly it is.

 
Can anybody help me??? Thanks a lot.

30 Oct 2009      





alien boy
Japan

From http://www.airport-technology.com/glossary/:

�The apron is the part of the aerodrome set aside for loading, unloading or maintaining aircraft. �

Cheers,
AB

30 Oct 2009     



libertybelle
United States

Alien boy is right.
In the us we call it the airport.

From the Wikipedia:

The airport ramp or apron is part of an airport. It is usually the area where aircraft are parked, unloaded or loaded, refueled or boarded. Although the use of the apron is covered by regulations, such as lighting on vehicles, it is typically more accessible to users than the runway or taxiway. However, the apron is not usually open to the general public and a license may be required to gain access.

30 Oct 2009     



winky2
United Kingdom

Thanks a lot :)
 
Do you know any other websites which could be useful for me???

30 Oct 2009     



Malvine
Latvia

From www.dictionary.com:

...6.

a paved or hard-packed area abutting an airfield �s buildings and hangars, where planes are parked, loaded, or the like.

 

30 Oct 2009     



paul_zz
China


 At an airport, the apron is the area of hard ground where aircraft are parked.

30 Oct 2009     



GigiGraziano
Argentina

protective garment tied over clothes.

hugs..=)

30 Oct 2009     



stuartallen77
China

Good work, Gigi! LOL

30 Oct 2009     



[email protected]
United States

It is also called a "tarmac" which is more commonly used...I like to fly!
 

3 Nov 2009     



GigiGraziano
Argentina

sorry.. I read quickly.. I thought winky needed all the meanings... upps.....
 
I wanted to help.... 

4 Nov 2009     



winky2
United Kingdom

Don �t worry Gigi  - I appreciate your help.
 
Thanks a lot Smile

4 Nov 2009