Projecting strip of stage (5)

I believe the answer is:

apron

(Other definitions for apron that I've seen before include "Kitchen garment or airfield surface." , "Garment for protection" , "Domestic protection" , "Kitchen garment or part of airfield" , "Protective garment - type of stage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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