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A piece of fabric material suspended at the top to form a screen
“The elegant drapes hung from the ceiling, creating a beautiful screen between the dining room and the living area.”
Clothes or a costume, especially of a given type
An outfit featuring a suit with broad shoulders, a long coat
Plural for a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or decoratively hung
To cover or wrap loosely with folds of cloth
“During rainy or cold days, you should drape your baby in warm sheets.”
To make more beautiful or attractive by adorning or decorating
“Drape the table in layered linens to emphasize the importance of the scene.”
To dangle or hang something up or over
“One foot was out of the stirrup, allowing him to drape his leg over the horn of the saddle.”
To place (a piece of cloth) somewhere casually
“The correct etiquette is to drape your coat over the back of the chair.”
(somewhat rare) To cover or conceal
“He would drape his true intentions with an air of benevolence.”
To dress in (especially fine) clothes
To fit padding, stuffing, springs, webbing and fabric covering to (furniture)
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