Definition of drape - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
coveringtr. US cover with cloth in foldstr. US
- She draped the table with a red cloth.
2.
textilestr./intr. US hang cloth or other fabric gracefullytr./intr. US
- She draped the curtains over the rod..
3.
relaxingtr. Rare US place a body part in a relaxed waytr. Rare US
- She draped her arm over the sofa.
Noun
1.
window coveringUS curtain or heavy fabric for windowsUS
- She pulled the drape to block the sunlight.
2.
textilesUS cloth arranged loosely or hanging in foldsUS
- The drape of the curtain added elegance to the room..
3.
medicalTECH. US sterile covering used in medical settingsTECH. US
- The nurse placed a drape over the patient.
Images of drape
curtain or heavy fabric for windows 
sterile covering used in medical settings
Origin of drape
French, drap (cloth)
Terms with drape included in their meaning
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stagecraft
front drape that hides stage, then lifts or parts for show
textiles
cutting fabric diagonally for better drape
stage drape
theater curtain
covering
drape an object with lightweight black mourning fabric
Examples of drape in a sentence
The artist draped the statue with a velvet cloth. She draped a scarf around her shoulders. The artist draped the fabric over the sculpture. He draped his leg over the chair. The cat draped its tail over the edge of the table. The drape matched the room's decor perfectly.
Heavy drapes can help insulate a room. The drape of the fabric was perfect for the dress. She admired the drape of the tablecloth. A drape was used to maintain a sterile field. The surgeon adjusted the drape during the procedure.
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- French:draper, rideau, ...
- German:drapieren, Vorhang, ...
- Italian:drappeggiare, tenda, ...
- Spanish:cubrir, cortina, ...
- Portuguese:cobrir, cortina, ...
- Chinese:披盖, 窗帘, ...
- Japanese:覆う, カーテン, ...
- Arabic:أَسْدَلَ, ستارة, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲטוֹף, וִילוֹן, ...
- Russian:драпировать, занавеска, ...
- Ukrainian:драпірувати, штора, ...
- Hindi:कपड़ा डालना, पर्दा, ...
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