Main Entry: ¹drape

Pronunciation: \ˈdrāp\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): draped; drap·ing

Etymology: probably back-formation from drapery

Date: 1847

transitive verb 1 : to cover or adorn with or as if with folds of cloth
2 : to cause to hang or stretch out loosely or carelessly
3 : to arrange in flowing lines or foldsintransitive verb : to become arranged in folds <this silk drapes beautifully>

— drap·abil·i·ty also drape·abil·i·ty \ˌdrā-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— drap·able also drape·able \ˈdrā-pə-bəl\ adjective