nounπShareA curtain; a drapery."The sun was too bright, so I closed the drapes to darken the room. "architecturebuildingitempropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe way in which fabric falls or hangs."The elegant drapes of the wedding gown flowed beautifully as the bride walked down the aisle. "appearancematerialChat 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"In the 1950s, the local diner was always crowded with drapes showing off their pegged pants and slicked-back hair, much to the annoyance of the more conservative "squares." "culturestyleappearancehistorypersongroupsocietyChat 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 sells beautiful cotton drapes, perfect for a simple 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."appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rail at; to banter.""The older siblings often drape the younger one about his mismatched socks, but it's all in good fun." "languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make cloth."She carefully drapes the fabric over the mannequin to begin designing the dress. "materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo design drapery, arrange its folds, etc., as for hangings, costumes, statues, etc."The interior designer carefully drapes the fabric to create elegant window coverings. "artstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hang or rest limply"After a long day at work, he drapes his jacket over the back of the chair. "appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHeavy cloth hung over a window."The thick, velvet drapes blocked the morning sunlight from entering the bedroom. "materialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
