Draped: meaning, definitions and examples
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draped
[ dreɪpt ]
furniture design
Arrange cloth or clothing loosely or casually on or around something
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The table was draped with a beautiful silk cloth
- She draped a shawl over her shoulders
medical field
Cover or wrap (a patient) in a protective way
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The injured soldier was draped in a warm blanket
- The nurse draped the patient's wound with a sterile bandage
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.
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.
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