drape
🇺🇸
/dreɪp/
🇬🇧
/dreɪp/
verb
R
to loosely place something over or around something else
I like to drape a blanket over my legs to keep warm while reading.
R
to hang loosely or flow smoothly
The curtains drape softly against the window.
R
to cover or decorate with cloth or similar material
We draped the couch with a new throw.
R
to rest one's body part on something in a relaxed manner
She draped her arm over the back of the chair.
noun
R
a long, thick curtain used for window or stage
The large drape covered the entire window.
translation
to loosely place something over or around something else; to hang loosely or flow smoothly; to cover or decorate with cloth or similar material; to rest one's body part on something in a relaxed manner
a long, thick curtain used for window or stage
Word Forms
3rd Present
drapes
Progressive
draping
Past
draped
Perfect
draped
Plural
drapes