APRON STRING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does apron string mean? 

• APRON STRING (noun)
  The noun APRON STRING has 1 sense:

1. (usually used in the plural) a cord used to tie an apron at the waist

  Familiarity information: APRON STRING used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• APRON STRING (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(usually used in the plural) a cord used to tie an apron at the waist

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("apron string" is a kind of...):

cord (a line made of twisted fibers or threads)

Holonyms ("apron string" is a part of...):

apron (a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing)

 Context examples 

I thought you hated to be tied to a woman's apron string? retorted Jo, quoting certain rebellious words of his own.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

It's no use, Jo, he's got to learn that I'm able to take care of myself, and don't need anyone's apron string to hold on by.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)