drapes

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈdreɪps/

From the verb drape: (⇒ conjugate)
drapes is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v 3rd person singular

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drapes /dreɪps/, draperies /ˈdreɪpərɪz/ pl n chiefly US Canadian

drape /dreɪp/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], draped, drap•ing, n.
v.

to cover or hang with cloth, esp. in graceful folds:pictures draped with ribbons.
to adjust (fabric, etc.) into graceful folds:carefully draped the fabric over the lectern.
to arrange, hang, or let fall carelessly:to drape a towel on a doorknob.

Furniturea curtain, usually of heavy fabric and long length, esp. one of a pair drawn open and shut across or hung at the sides of a window.

drape (drāp),USA pronunciation v., draped, drap•ing, n.
v.t.

to cover or hang with cloth or other fabric, esp. in graceful folds;
adorn with drapery.
to adjust (curtains, clothes, etc.) into graceful folds, attractive lines, etc.
to arrange, hang, or let fall carelessly:Don't drape your feet over the chair!
Medicine, Surgeryto place cloth so as to surround (a part to be examined, treated, or operated upon).
Building(in reinforced-concrete construction) to hang (reinforcement) in a certain form between two points before pouring the concrete.
Heraldryto put a black cravat on (a flagstaff ) as a token of mourning.

v.i.

Furniturea curtain or hanging of heavy fabric and usually considerable length, esp. either of a pair for covering a window and drawn open and shut horizontally.
Furnitureeither of a pair of similar curtains extending or draped at the sides of a window, French doors, or the like as decoration.
manner or style of hanging:the drape of a skirt.

drap′a•ble, drape′a•ble, adj.
drap′a•bil′i•ty, drape′a•bil′i•ty, n.

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drape /dreɪp/ vb

(transitive) to hang or cover with flexible material or fabric, usually in folds; adorn
to hang or arrange or be hung or arranged, esp in folds
(transitive) to place casually and loosely; hang

Etymology: 15th Century: from Old French draper, from drap piece of cloth; see drab¹

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