Meaning of 'drape'

noun

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

Synonyms: mantle

noun

a sterile covering arranged over a patient's body during a medical examination or during surgery in order to reduce the possibility of contamination

noun

the manner in which fabric hangs or falls

Example: "They adjusted the drape of their garment."

verb

arrange in a particular way

Example: "drape a cloth"

verb

place casually

Example: "The cat draped herself on the sofa"

verb

cover or dress loosely with cloth

Example: "drape the statue with a sheet"

verb

cover as if with clothing

Synonyms: cloak