apron string

apron string

n.
The string of an apron. Usually used in the plural with tied to indicate complete control or dominance: a grown man still tied to his mother's apron strings.
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Noun1.apron string - (usually used in the plural) a cord used to tie an apron at the waistapron string - (usually used in the plural) a cord used to tie an apron at the waist
apron - a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
cord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord"
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