Petticoat vs Apron - What's the difference?
petticoat | apron |
(historical) A tight, usually padded undercoat worn by men over a shirt and under the doublet.
(historical) A woman's undercoat, worn to be displayed beneath an open gown.
A type of ornamental skirt or underskirt, often displayed below a dress; chiefly in plural, designating a woman's skirts collectively.
A light woman's undergarment worn under a dress or skirt, and hanging either from the shoulders or (now especially) from the waist; a kind of slip, worn to make the skirt fuller, or for extra warmth.
An article of clothing worn over the front of the torso and/or legs for protection from spills.
A hard surface bordering a structure or area.
# The paved area of an airport, especially the area where aircraft park away from a terminal
# The spreading end of a driveway.
# The paved area below the yellow line on a race track.
# The loading, parking or roadway area immediately beside a railway station
# The portion of a stage extending towards the audience beyond the proscenium arch in a theatre.
The sides of a tree’s canopy.
The cap of a cannon; a piece of lead laid over the vent to keep the priming dry.