Draped: meaning, definitions and examples

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draped

 

[ dreɪpt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

furniture design

Arrange cloth or clothing loosely or casually on or around something

Synonyms

cover, decorate, hang

Examples of usage

  • The table was draped with a beautiful silk cloth
  • She draped a shawl over her shoulders
Context #2 | Verb

medical field

Cover or wrap (a patient) in a protective way

Synonyms

cover, envelop, wrap

Examples of usage

  • The injured soldier was draped in a warm blanket
  • The nurse draped the patient's wound with a sterile bandage
Context #3 | Noun

clothing

A piece of cloth hung up to provide privacy or to hide something

Synonyms

curtain, divider, screen

Examples of usage

  • She pulled the draped across the changing room for privacy
  • The curtains were made of a heavy draped fabric

Translations

Translations of the word "draped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 drapeado

🇮🇳 लपेटा हुआ

🇩🇪 drapiert

🇮🇩 tergantung

🇺🇦 драпірований

🇵🇱 drapowany

🇯🇵 かけられた

🇫🇷 drapé

🇪🇸 drapeado

🇹🇷 drapelenmiş

🇰🇷 걸쳐진

🇸🇦 مغطى

🇨🇿 závesný

🇸🇰 závesný

🇨🇳 悬挂的

🇸🇮 povlečen

🇮🇸 draperaður

🇰🇿 жабылған

🇬🇪 გადაფარებული

🇦🇿 örtülü

🇲🇽 drapeado

Etymology

The word 'draped' originated from the Middle English word 'drapen', which means 'to hang cloth'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of draping fabric or clothing has been a common practice throughout history, both for decorative and practical purposes. Today, the term is commonly used in various fields such as fashion, interior design, and medicine.

See also: draperies, drapery, drapes, draping.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,649, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.