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drapes

The correct spelling is drapes.

How to pronounce drapes

noun

IPA: /dɹeɪps/

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The correct spelling is drapes. A curtain; a drapery. For example: "to drape a bust, a building, etc."

Usage Examples

to drape a bust, a building, etc.

I draped my towel over the radiator to dry.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A curtain; a drapery.
  2. 2.The way in which fabric falls or hangs.
  3. 3.A member of a youth subculture distinguished by its sharp dress, especially peg-leg pants (1950s: e.g. Baltimore, MD). Antonym: square
  4. 4.A dress made from an entire piece of cloth, without having pieces cut away as in a fitted garment.
  5. 5.Heavy cloth hung over a window.

verb

  1. 1.To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery
  2. 2.To spread over, cover.
  3. 3.To rail at; to banter.
  4. 4.To make cloth.
  5. 5.To design drapery, arrange its folds, etc., as for hangings, costumes, statues, etc.

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