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Definition of drapes - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
window coveringUS heavy cloth hung over a windowUS
- The drapes in the living room are velvet.
2.
decorationUS cloth coverings hanging in loose foldsUS
- The stage was set with dramatic drapes hanging from the ceiling.
Images of drapes
heavy cloth hung over a window 
cloth coverings hanging in loose folds
Expressions with drapes
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make premature preparations for an unconfirmed victory
He's already measuring the drapes before the election results.
move drapes to cover a window
She decided to draw the drapes for privacy.
Origin of drapes
Old French, drap (cloth)
Terms with drapes included in their meaning
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home decor
soft furnishings like cushions and drapes
clothing design
collar with rounded edges that drapes around the neck
home decor
sturdy cotton or linen cloth, often printed, used for drapes and furniture
home
move drapes to cover a window
light
pull drapes aside to let light in
Examples of drapes in a sentence
The drapes were drawn to block the sunlight. The living room drapes were drawn shut. She chose velvet drapes for the bedroom.
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- French:rideau, rideaux, ...
- German:Vorhänge, ...
- Italian:tende, drappi, ...
- Spanish:cortinas, paños, ...
- Portuguese:cortinas, ...
- Chinese:窗帘, 帷幕, ...
- Japanese:カーテン, ゆるいドレープ, ...
- Arabic:سِتارَة, ستارة, ...
- Hebrew:וִילוֹנוֹת, ...
- Russian:шторы, ...
- Ukrainian:штори, ...
- Hindi:परदे, ...
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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