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Definition
A lid, flap, or cover, especially referring to the protective operculum of a mollusk or the abdomen/apron of a crustacean.
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe the abdominal flap of crustaceans like crabs, which is often called the apron in culinary contexts. It is a highly specific term that is rarely applied to other types of lids or covers in daily speech. You will most frequently encounter it when discussing the preparation or anatomy of crabs during a meal.
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Common phrases
crab apron
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蓋, which is the general term for a lid or cover. Using 厴 for a pot lid or a box cover will sound confusing or incorrect to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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