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Definition of draped - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
clothingcovered with clothes or a wrap
- The statue was draped in a velvet cloak.
2.
fashionarranged in loose folds
- Her draped gown flowed gracefully as she walked..
Expressions with draped
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surrounded by secrecy or intrigue
The old mansion was draped in mystery, attracting curious visitors.
Origin of draped
Old French, draper (to cover with cloth)
Terms with draped included in their meaning
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fashion
neckline with a draped, rounded fold of fabric
fashion
neckline with loose, draped folds resembling a hood
ceramics
border pattern with draped effect
decorative
draped or arranged decoratively
Examples of draped in a sentence
The chair was draped with a colorful blanket. The curtains were draped elegantly over the windows. The artist draped the fabric over the sculpture.
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- French:recouvert, ...
- German:gehüllt, drapiert, ...
- Italian:avvolto, drappeggiato, ...
- Spanish:cubierto, drapeado, ...
- Portuguese:coberto, drapeado, ...
- Chinese:披着的, 褶皱的, ...
- Japanese:覆われた, ゆったりとしたひだで整えられた, ...
- Arabic:مُغَطّى, مُنسَدِل, ...
- Hebrew:עָטוּי, מְקוּפָּל, ...
- Russian:драпированный, ...
- Ukrainian:покритий, у складках, ...
- Hindi:लिपटा हुआ, ढीले मोड़ों में व्यवस्थित, ...
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)
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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