drape

[US]/dreɪp/
[UK]/drep/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. cover with a piece of cloth
vi. hang or fall in folds
n. a piece of cloth used as a window covering; a fold or gathered part

Phrases & Collocations

velvet drape

sheer drape

heavy drape

patterned drape

silk drape

Example Sentences

the drape of an overcoat

the body was draped in a blanket.

drape a cloak over one's shoulders

a beautifully draped skirt

adjusted the drape of the gown.

she draped a shawl around her shoulders.

he draped an arm around her shoulders.

The walls were draped with the maps.

a beam draped with cobwebs;

draped my legs over the chair.

draped the coffin with a flag; a robe that draped her figure.See Synonyms at clothe

by fixing the band lower down you obtain a fuller drape in the fabric.

drape individual plants with nets, pegging down the edges.

the heavily brocaded drapes that she had relined.

A chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness was draped over the bed.

He draped his legs over the chair.

arranged the cloth to drape over the table legs.

Gold and green satin brocade drapes hung at the windows.

She draped a shawl over her shoulders.

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