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Rarecrape
The correct spelling is crape.
How to pronounce crape
/kɹeɪp/
nounIPA: /kɹeɪp/
Say it like: Cra-pe
The correct spelling is crape. Mourning garments, especially an armband or hatband. For example: "a machine for craping silk"
Usage Examples
“a machine for craping silk”
“The policeman wore crepe-soled shoes.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Mourning garments, especially an armband or hatband.
- 2.A flat round pancake-like pastry from Lower Brittany, made with wheat.
- 3.A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface.
- 4.Crepe paper; thin, crinkled tissue paper.
- 5.Rubber in sheets, used especially for shoe soles.
verb
- 1.To form into ringlets; to curl or crimp.
- 2.To clothe in crape.
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