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1drape

verb \ˈdrāp\

: to loosely place or hang (something)

of cloth : to hang in a pleasing way

: to cover (someone or something) with a cloth

drapeddrap·ing

Full Definition of DRAPE

transitive verb
1
:  to cover or adorn with or as if with folds of cloth
2
:  to cause to hang or stretch out loosely or carelessly
3
:  to arrange in flowing lines or folds
intransitive verb
:  to become arranged in folds <this silk drapes beautifully>
— drap·abil·i·ty also drape·abil·i·ty \ˌdrā-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— drap·able also drape·able \ˈdrā-pə-bəl\ adjective
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Origin of DRAPE

probably back-formation from drapery
First Known Use: 1847

Related to DRAPE

Synonyms
adorn, array, beautify, bedeck, bedizen, blazon, caparison, deck, do, doll up, do up, decorate, dress, embellish, emblaze, emboss, enrich, fancify, fancy up, festoon, garnish, glitz (up), grace, gussy up, ornament, pretty (up), trim
Antonyms
blemish, deface, disfigure, mar, scar, spoil

2drape

noun

Definition of DRAPE

1
:  arrangement in or of folds
2
a :  a drapery especially for a window :  curtain
b :  a sterile covering used in an operating room —usually used in plural
3
:  the cut or hang of clothing
— drap·ey \ˈdrā-pē\ adjective
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First Known Use of DRAPE

1889
DRAPE[1] Defined for Kids

1drape

verb \ˈdrāp\
drapeddrap·ing

Definition of DRAPE for Kids

1
:  to decorate or cover with or as if with folds of cloth
2
:  to arrange or hang in flowing lines <The veil draped over her head.>

2drape

noun
plural drapes

Definition of DRAPE for Kids

:  drapery 1

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