Drape: meaning, definitions and examples

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drape

[ dreɪp ]

^{Context #1}

window treatment

A long piece of cloth or similar material that is hung or drawn across a window or opening.

Synonyms

blind, curtain, shades

Examples of usage

The elegant drapes in the living room added a touch of sophistication to the decor.
She drew back the drapes to let in the morning sunlight.

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cover loosely

To cover or hang with cloth or other fabric, especially in a casual or decorative way.

Synonyms

cover, decorate, hang

Examples of usage

She draped a shawl over her shoulders.
The vines draped themselves over the trellis in a beautiful display.

Translations

Translations of the word "drape" in other languages:

🇵🇹 drapeado

cortina
tecido drapeado

🇮🇳 ढकना

परदा
लहराना

🇩🇪 Drapierung

Vorhang
Tuch

🇮🇩 melipat

tirai
kain berlipat

🇺🇦 драпірувати

завіса
тканина

🇵🇱 drapowanie

zasłona
tkanina

🇯🇵 ドレープ

カーテン
布

🇫🇷 drapé

rideau
tissu drapé

🇪🇸 drapeado

cortina
tejido drapeado

🇹🇷 drape

perde
kumaş

🇰🇷 주름

커튼
천

🇸🇦 دراپ

ستارة
قماش

🇨🇿 drapérie

závěs
tkanina

🇸🇰 drapéria

záclona
tkanina

🇨🇳 褶皱

窗帘
布料

🇸🇮 drapiranje

zavesa
tkanina

🇮🇸 drapa

gardína
efni

🇰🇿 драпировка

перде
мата

🇬🇪 დრაპირება

ფარდა
ქსოვილი

🇦🇿 drapirovka

pərdə
parça

🇲🇽 drapeado

cortina
tejido drapeado

Word origin

The word 'drape' originated from the Old French word 'draper', which means 'to cover'. Over time, it evolved to refer to hanging or covering with cloth. The use of drapes for window treatments became popular in the 19th century, adding both functionality and decorative elements to homes.