drape
/dreɪp/
noun
- A long piece of cloth, especially a curtain, hung in a decorative way.
- The theater's red velvet drapes added a sense of grandeur.
- She pulled the drapes open to let in the sunshine.
- The heavy drapes blocked out all the morning light.
- The way in which cloth hangs or falls.
- This fabric has a soft drape, perfect for a flowing skirt.
- The dress has a beautiful drape that flatters the figure.
- The designer admired the drape of the silk on the mannequin.
verb
- To arrange cloth or fabric loosely over or around something, often in a decorative way.
- She draped a silk scarf over the back of the chair.
- He draped his jacket over his shoulders as he walked outside.
- The decorator draped the windows with heavy velvet curtains.
- To hang or fall in a loose, graceful way.
- The flag draped limply in the still air.
- The ivy draped down the side of the old stone wall.
- Her long hair draped over her shoulders as she leaned forward.
- To place or spread something (such as a body part or object) in a relaxed or casual position over something.
- The cat draped itself across the warm keyboard.
- He draped his arm over the back of the sofa.
- She draped her legs over the arm of the chair while reading.