Definition of drape

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of drape is as below...

Drape (v. t.) To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery; as, to drape a bust, a building, etc..

Lern More About Drape

Pose :: Pose (v. t.) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect; to arrange the posture and drapery of (a person) in a studied manner; as, to pose a model for a picture; to pose a sitter for a portrait..
Mantling :: Mantling (n.) The representation of a mantle, or the drapery behind and around a coat of arms: -- called also lambrequin..
Drapet :: Drapet (n.) Cloth.
Tasteless :: Tasteless (a.) Not in accordance with good taste; as, a tasteless arrangement of drapery..
Lambrequin :: Lambrequin (n.) A piece of ornament drapery or short decorative hanging, pendent from a shelf or from the casing above a window, hiding the curtain fixtures, or the like..
Valance :: Valance (v. t.) To furnish with a valance; to decorate with hangings or drapery.
Hanging :: Hanging (n.) That which is hung as lining or drapery for the walls of a room, as tapestry, paper, etc., or to cover or drape a door or window; -- used chiefly in the plural..
Caryatid :: Caryatid (n.) A draped female figure supporting an entablature, in the place of a column or pilaster..
Overskirt :: Overskirt (n.) An upper skirt, shorter than the dress, and usually draped..
Nude :: Nude (a.) Bare; naked; unclothed; undraped; as, a nude statue..
Mourning :: Mourning (n.) Garb, drapery, or emblems indicative of grief, esp. clothing or a badge of somber black..
Undrape :: Undrape (v. t.) To strip of drapery; to uncover or unveil.
Pose :: Pose (v. i.) To assume and maintain a studied attitude, with studied arrangement of drapery; to strike an attitude; to attitudinize; figuratively, to assume or affect a certain character; as, she poses as a prude..
Drapery :: Drapery (n.) A textile fabric used for decorative purposes, especially when hung loosely and in folds carefully disturbed; as: (a) Garments or vestments of this character worn upon the body, or shown in the representations of the human figure in art. (b) Hangings of a room or hall, or about a bed..
Linener :: Linener (n.) A dealer in linen; a linen draper.
Draper :: Draper (n.) One who sells cloths; a dealer in cloths; as, a draper and tailor..
Drape :: Drape (v. t.) To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery; as, to drape a bust, a building, etc..
Nudity :: Nudity (n.) That which is nude or naked; naked part; undraped or unclothed portion; esp. (Fine Arts), the human figure represented unclothed; any representation of nakedness; -- chiefly used in the plural and in a bad sense..
Drapery :: Drapery (n.) The occupation of a draper; cloth-making, or dealing in cloth..
Draped :: Draped (imp. & p. p.) of Drap.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us