 drape |
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| 1. | [ verb ] arrange in a particular way | |
| Examples: | "drape a cloth" |
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| Related terms: | arrange fold | |
| 2. | [ noun ] hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) | |
| Synonyms: | curtain drapery pall mantle | |
| Related terms: | furnishings blind shower_curtain lambrequin portiere frontal festoon theater_curtain drop_curtain | |
| 3. | [ verb ] place casually | |
| Synonyms: | pose | |
| Examples: | "The cat draped herself on the sofa" |
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| Related terms: | arrange | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a sterile covering arranged over a patient's body during a medical examination or during surgery in order to reduce the possibility of contamination | |
| Related terms: | covering | |
| 5. | [ noun ] the manner in which fabric hangs or falls | |
| Examples: | "she adjusted the drape of her skirt" |
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| Related terms: | manner | |
| 6. | [ verb ] cover or dress loosely with cloth | |
| Examples: | "drape the statue with a sheet" |
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| Related terms: | cover | |
| Similar spelling: |
Drapeau drupe drop drip drove droop drive draba drippy dry_up drop_by |
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