nounπShareA curtain; a drapery."The artist carefully arranged the drape to create soft shadows in her still life painting. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe way in which fabric falls or hangs."The elegant drape of the new tablecloth flowed beautifully across the dining table. "materialappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA member of a youth subculture distinguished by its sharp dress, especially peg-leg pants (1950s: e.g. Baltimore, MD). Antonym: square"The new student was clearly a drape, easily recognizable by their tight peg-leg pants. "culturestylepersongrouphistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dress made from an entire piece of cloth, without having pieces cut away as in a fitted garment."The shop displayed a beautiful silk drape, perfect for a summer dress. "stylewearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery"to drape a bust, a building, etc."appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spread over, cover."I draped my towel over the radiator to dry."appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rail at; to banter."The teacher draped about the student's late submission, criticizing the lack of effort. "languagewordcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make cloth."The tailor draped the fabric to create a beautiful dress. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo design drapery, arrange its folds, etc., as for hangings, costumes, statues, etc."The seamstress draped the fabric around the mannequin, carefully arranging the folds to create a beautiful costume design. "artappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hang or rest limply"After a long day, she let her jacket drape over the chair. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
