crape

kreɪp

Definition of crape - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mourning

Dated

black band worn for mourning

Dated

He wore a crape on his arm.

mourning band

textile

Dated

thin fabric with a crinkled surface

Dated

She wore a dress made of crape.

fabric

material

textile

Verb

tr.

covering

Dated

drape an object with lightweight black mourning fabric

Dated

They craped the mirrors during the mourning period.

drape

envelop

shroud

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of crape

black band worn for mourning
thin fabric with a crinkled surface

Expressions with crape

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

crape myrtle

ornamental tree or shrub with crinkled flowers often from eastern India

The crape myrtle blooms beautifully in summer.

crape jasmine

tropical shrub with glossy leaves and fragrant flowers

Crape jasmine is popular in tropical gardens.

Origin of crape

French, crêpe (thin pancake)

Terms with crape included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

craped

adj.

textiles

covered with crape fabric

Examples of crape in a sentence

She pinned a crape to her dress for the funeral.
The curtains were made of delicate crape.
Crape is often used in mourning attire.
The windows were craped to block the sunlight.
She craped the altar as part of the ceremony.

View all translations of crape

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:crêpe, recouvrir de crêpe, ...
German:Trauerband, verhüllen, ...
Italian:fascia nera, velare con crespo, ...
Spanish:lazo de luto, cubrir con crespón, ...
Portuguese:faixa preta, cobrir com crepe, ...
Chinese:黑纱, 覆盖, ...
Japanese:喪章, クレープで覆う, ...
Arabic:شَرِيط حِداد, غطى بالقماش الأسود, ...
Hebrew:סֶרֶט אַבֵּל, לְכַסּוֹת בְּקְרֶפּ, ...
Russian:траурная повязка, покрывать, ...
Ukrainian:чорна стрічка, покрити крепом, ...
Hindi:काला पट्टा, क्रेप से ढकना, ...
Bengali:কালো ব্যান্ড, ক্রেপ দিয়ে ঢেকে দেওয়া, ...
Catalan:braçalet de dol, cobrir amb crespó, ...
Czech:smuteční páska, přikrýt smutečním krepem, ...
Danish:sørgebind, dække med crape, ...
Dutch:rouwband, bedekken met crêpe, ...
Greek:μαύρη κορδέλα, καλύπτω με κρέπ, ...
Hungarian:gyászszalag, gyászszövettel letakarni, ...
Khmer:ខ្សែបូពណ៌ខ្មៅសម្រាប់កាន់ទុក្ខ, គ្របដោយក្រណាត់ខ្មៅកាន់ទុក្ខ, ...
Korean:상장, 덮다, ...
Persian:نوار سیاه, با کرپ پوشاند, ...
Polish:krepa, pokryć krepą, ...
Portuguese (BR):braçadeira de luto, cobrir, ...
Romanian:crêpe, a acoperi cu crape, ...
Swedish:sorgband, täcka med kräpptyg, ...
Thai:แถบสีดำ, ปกคลุม, ...
Turkish:yas bandı, krepe kaplamak, ...
Vietnamese:dải băng tang, che phủ, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of crape - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Verb

Images of crape

Expressions with crape

Origin of crape

Terms related to crape

Terms with crape included in their meaning

Examples of crape in a sentence

View all translations of crape

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery