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A curtain; a drapery.
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The way in which fabric falls or hangs.
- The herringbone-twill sample is soft and smooth, with an easy drape that allows the fabric to move beautifully.
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A member of a youth subculture distinguished by its sharp dress, especially peg-leg pants (1950s: e.g. Baltimore, MD). Antonym: square.US
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A dress made from an entire piece of cloth, without having pieces cut away as in a fitted garment.
drape
dreip9 senses · 53 ms
Level B2
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To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery.transitive
- to drape a bust, a building, etc.
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To spread over, cover.transitive
- I draped my towel over the radiator to dry.
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To rail at; to banter.
- 1672-679, William Temple, Memoirs At my Arrival , the King asked me many questions about my Journey, about the Congress, draping us for spending him so money
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To make cloth.
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To design drapery, arrange its folds, etc., as for hangings, costumes, statues, etc.
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To hang or rest limply.
- I draped myself elegantly over the couch.