drape

drape
[[t]dre͟ɪp[/t]]
drapes, draping, draped
1) VERB If you drape a piece of cloth somewhere, you place it there so that it hangs down in a casual and graceful way.

[V n prep] Natasha took the coat and draped it over her shoulders...

[V n prep] A soft white robe had been draped over a chair for Joanna's use...

[V-ed prep] She had a towel draped around her neck.

Syn:
2) VERB If someone or something is draped in a piece of cloth, they are loosely covered by it.

[be V-ed in/with n] The coffin had been draped in a Union Jack...

[V n in/with n] He draped himself in the Canadian flag and went round the track...

[V-ed] She opened her front door draped in a towel.

3) VERB If you drape a part of your body somewhere, you lay it there in a relaxed and graceful way.

[V pron-refl prep] Nicola slowly draped herself across the couch...

[V n prep] He draped his arm over Daniels' shoulder...

[V-ed prep] They sprawl at ease across the sofa, arms draped over the back.

4) N-COUNT: usu pl Drapes are pieces of heavy fabric that you hang from the top of a window and can close to keep the light out or stop people looking in. [AM]

He pulled the drapes shut, locked the door behind him.

(in BRIT, use curtains)

English dictionary. 2008.

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