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drape
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- pronunciation:
- dreIp
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
drapes, draping, draped |
| definition 1: |
to arrange (clothing, curtains, or other fabric) in attractive folds.
She carefully draped the beautiful cape over her shoulders.The flag was draped over the coffin.- synonyms:
- swag
- similar words:
- fold
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| definition 2: |
to adorn or cover with a fabric, esp. so as to hang in attractive folds.
The designer draped the model with the elegant fabric.They draped the windows with brocade curtains.- synonyms:
- curtain, dress
- similar words:
- blanket, cover, deck out, festoon, hang, overlay, swathe, wrap, wreathe
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| definition 3: |
to put down or hang carelessly or informally.
She draped her arm over the back of the sofa.He draped his coat over the arm of the chair.- synonyms:
- droop
- similar words:
- dangle, drop, hang
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| related words: |
garb, gown, hang up, mantle |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to hang or be arranged in attractive folds.
This tablecloth drapes nicely.- similar words:
- drop, fall, fold, hang
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| related words: |
mantle |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(often pl.) a curtain or set of curtains, esp. long, heavy ones; drapery.
She closed the drapes to keep out the sun.- synonyms:
- curtains, drapery
- similar words:
- arras, tapestry, valance
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| definition 2: |
the way or style in which fabric hangs.
This fabric has a lovely drape.- synonyms:
- hang
- similar words:
- cut, fullness
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| related words: |
blind |
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