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Definition of draping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
materialcloth used for covering or decoration
- The draping on the stage was bright red.
2.
fashion designTECH. arranging fabric in folds on a form or personTECH.
- Draping is an important skill in dressmaking.
3.
medicalTECH. covering a patient with sterile cloths during proceduresTECH.
- Proper draping is essential in surgery.
Adjective
1.
fashionhanging in graceful folds or curves
- The draping fabric added elegance to the dress.
2.
interior designcharacterized by loose and flowing material
- The draping curtains softened the room's look.
Origin of draping
Old French, drap (cloth)
Examples of draping in a sentence
The photographer adjusted the draping behind the couple to hide the equipment. Her draping on the mannequin created a clean, asymmetrical neckline. The tailor adjusted the draping around the shoulders to soften the silhouette. The nurse prepared the sterile draping before the incision. In the clinic, careful draping protected the injection site from contamination. The draping curtains gave the room a cozy feel.
Her draping gown was the highlight of the evening. The draping fabric added elegance to the gown. She admired the draping tablecloth at the banquet.
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- French:tenture, drapant, ...
- German:Draperie, fließend, ...
- Italian:drappeggio, drappeggiato, ...
- Spanish:drapería, vaporoso, ...
- Portuguese:panejamento, ondulante, ...
- Chinese:帷幔, 垂坠的, ...
- Japanese:ドレープ, 優雅な, ...
- Arabic:قُماش, مُنسَدِل, ...
- Hebrew:בֶּד קִישּׁוּט, נִשְׁפָּךְ, ...
- Russian:драпировка, драпированный, ...
- Ukrainian:драпірування, драпірований, ...
- Hindi:सजावटी कपड़ा, लहराता, ...
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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