drape
IPA: drˈeɪp
noun
- A curtain; a drapery.
- (textiles) The way in which fabric falls or hangs.
- (US) A member of a youth subculture distinguished by its sharp dress, especially peg-leg pants (1950s: e.g. Baltimore, MD). Antonym: square.
- A dress made from an entire piece of cloth, without having pieces cut away as in a fitted garment.
verb
- (transitive) To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery.
- (transitive) To spread over, cover.
- To rail at; to banter.
- To make cloth.
- To design drapery, arrange its folds, etc., as for hangings, costumes, statues, etc.
- To hang or rest limply.
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Examples of "drape" in Sentences
- I wonder if the carpet matches the drapes.
- The brooch was draped over the left shoulder.
- The flag is conveniently draped in the background.
- The national flag is draped on each side of the shield.
- This symbol stands out on the green drape of the gonfalon.
- Algae can drape reefs in kaleidoscopes of colour and form.
- Algae can drape reefs in kaleidoscopes of colours and shapes.
- He painted and draped some of the statuary of Manuel Pereyra.
- Drape the netting over the shrubs and fasten it to the wire securely.
- A bier is often draped with cloth to lend dignity to the funeral service.