Definition of drap
1. drape [ v ] arrange in a particular way
Examples:
"drape a cloth"
(David Stacton, The Judges of the Secret Court....)
The figure leapt from the box , almost lost its balance , the flag draped there tore in the air , the figure landed on its left leg , fell on its hands , and pressed itself up .
(Hampton Stone, The Man Who Looked Death...)
Here_and_there on work_table or pedestal stood a shape with a sheet or a tarpaulin draped over it .
Synonyms drape Related Terms arrange fold2. drape [ n ] hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
Used in print:(Alex Gordon, The Cipher....)
On the third floor one of the two windows was lighted ; it was framed in maroon drapes , and no faces were visible .
Synonyms curtain drapery drape pall mantle Related Terms furnishings blind shower_curtain lambrequin portiere frontal festoon theater_curtain drop_curtain3. drape [ v ] place casually
Examples:
"The cat draped herself on the sofa"
(Irving Stone, The Agony and the Ecstasy....)
He then draped him over the rough stand , explained that he was supposed to be recently dead , and was being held on his mother 's lap .
Synonyms drape pose Related Terms arrange4. drape [ n ] a sterile covering arranged over a patient's body during a medical examination or during surgery in order to reduce the possibility of contamination
Synonyms drape Related Terms covering5. drape [ n ] the manner in which fabric hangs or falls
Examples:
"she adjusted the drape of her skirt"
6. drape [ v ] cover or dress loosely with cloth
Examples:
"drape the statue with a sheet"
Similar Spelling
drapedrop
drip
Drapeau
drupe
droop
draba
droopy
drippy
dry_up
drop_by
drub
drab
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