drape
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
drapes;
draped;
draping
drapes;
draped;
draping
Britannica Dictionary definition of DRAPE
1
a
[+ object]
:
to loosely place or hang (something)
— often + over or around
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We'll drape strings of lights between the trees for the party.
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He had one leg draped over the arm of the sofa.
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She draped the coat around my shoulders.
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He had a scarf draped around his neck.
b
[no object]
of cloth
:
to hang in a pleasing way
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This silk drapes beautifully.
2
[+ object]
:
to cover (someone or something) with a cloth
— usually + with or in
— sometimes used figuratively
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The police draped the body with a blanket.
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The tables were draped in linen.
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She was draped in gold chains. [=she was wearing many gold chains]
