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drape
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- pronunciation:
- dreIp
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
drapes, draping, draped |
| definition 1: |
to decorate or cover with a cloth that hangs in folds.
Her mother draped her head with a flowing veil.They draped the windows with velvet curtains.- synonyms:
- dress
- similar words:
- blanket, cover, deck out, hang, wrap
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| definition 2: |
to put down or hang in a careless or casual way.
He draped his coat over the back of the chair.She draped her arm over the edge of the bed.- similar words:
- dangle, drop, hang
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| related words: |
hang up |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
(often plural) a long, heavy curtain or set of curtains.
She closed the drapes to keep out the sun.- synonyms:
- curtains, drapery
- similar words:
- tapestry
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| related words: |
blind |
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