Protective coverings for cooks (6)

I believe the answer is:

aprons

(Other definitions for aprons that I've seen before include "Paved areas for out-of-use aircraft" , "Protective garment" , "Paved areas for parking aircraft" , "Kitchen garments for cooks" , "Areas for parked aircraft" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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