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crape

The correct spelling is crape.

How to pronounce crape

/kɹeɪp/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.Mourning garments, especially an armband or hatband.
  2. 2.A flat round pancake-like pastry from Lower Brittany, made with wheat.
  3. 3.A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface.
  4. 4.Crepe paper; thin, crinkled tissue paper.
  5. 5.Rubber in sheets, used especially for shoe soles.

verb

  1. 1.To form into ringlets; to curl or crimp.
  2. 2.To clothe in crape.

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