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drape Definition and Meaning in English (drape definition)

verb
Synonyms:hangcover
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Drape definition: To arrange cloth or clothing loosely or gracefully over something or someone.

Definitions of Drape

  1. 1verb

    To arrange cloth or clothing loosely or gracefully over something or someone.

  2. 2noun

    A long curtain or piece of cloth that is hung loosely, often for decorative purposes.

Example Sentences

“She decided to drape a silk scarf over her shoulders.”

“The heavy drapes blocked out the morning light.”

“He draped the blanket carefully over the sleeping child.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensedraped
present participledraping
noundrapery
pluraldrapes
agent noundraper

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Drape definition: To arrange cloth or clothing loosely or gracefully over something or someone.
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'Drape' translates to 'drape' in English. Drape definition: To arrange cloth or clothing loosely or gracefully over something or someone.
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