Drape - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the manner in which fabric hangs or falls
verb
- cover or dress loosely with cloth
Extra examples
We'll drape strings of lights between the trees for the party.
...a trophy wife who invariably appears at events draped in furs and diamonds...
The long drapes drawn together across the front windows.
The actress stood at the back of the stage, draped in the flag.
I'll drape this coat (a)round your shoulders to keep you warm.
This silk drapes beautifully.
He took off his coat and draped it over a chair.
Mina lay back, her arms draped lazily over the cushions.
Jack emerged with a towel draped around him.
The soldiers' coffins were draped with American flags.
He was a man of thirty-two, wearing gaberdine drapes and a bow-tie.
The cat draped herself on the sofa
Word forms
I/you/we/they: drape
he/she/it: drapes
present participle: draping
past tense: draped
past participle: draped
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