noun Download 🔗Share A curtain; a drapery. Examples : "The sun was too bright, so I closed the drapes to darken the room. " architecture building item property Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The way in which fabric falls or hangs. Examples : "The elegant drapes of the wedding gown flowed beautifully as the bride walked down the aisle. " appearance material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A member of a youth subculture distinguished by its sharp dress, especially peg-leg pants (1950s: e.g. Baltimore, MD). Antonym: square Examples : "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." " culture style appearance history person group society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A dress made from an entire piece of cloth, without having pieces cut away as in a fitted garment. Examples : "The shop sells beautiful cotton drapes, perfect for a simple summer dress. " style wear appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery Examples : "to drape a bust, a building, etc." appearance style material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To spread over, cover. Examples : "I draped my towel over the radiator to dry." appearance style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To rail at; to banter. Examples : ""The older siblings often drape the younger one about his mismatched socks, but it's all in good fun." " language communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make cloth. Examples : "She carefully drapes the fabric over the mannequin to begin designing the dress. " material wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To design drapery, arrange its folds, etc., as for hangings, costumes, statues, etc. Examples : "The interior designer carefully drapes the fabric to create elegant window coverings. " art style appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hang or rest limply Examples : "After a long day at work, he drapes his jacket over the back of the chair. " appearance action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Heavy cloth hung over a window. Examples : "The thick, velvet drapes blocked the morning sunlight from entering the bedroom. " material architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading