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drapes

|drapes|

/dreɪps/

(drape)

cover with fabric

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
drape	drapes	drapes	draped	draped	draping	drapery

Etymology

Etymology Information

'drape' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'drap,' where 'drap' meant 'cloth or fabric.'

Historical Evolution

'drap' transformed into the Middle English word 'drapen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'drape.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'cloth or fabric,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to hang or arrange fabric.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

long curtains or pieces of fabric used to cover windows or decorate a room.

The drapes in the living room are a deep shade of blue.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to arrange or hang cloth or fabric in a loose, flowing manner.

She drapes the scarf elegantly over her shoulders.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42