1 a [+ obj] : to loosely place or hang (something)
▪ We'll drape strings of lights between the trees for the party. — often + over or around ▪ He had one leg draped over the arm of the sofa. ▪ She draped the coat around my shoulders. ▪ He had a scarf draped around his neck.
b [no obj] of cloth : to hang in a pleasing way
▪ This silk drapes beautifully. 2 [+ obj] : to cover (someone or something) with a cloth — usually + with or in ▪ The police draped the body with a blanket. ▪ The tables were draped in linen. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ She was draped in gold chains. [=she was wearing many gold chains]
▪ We'll drape strings of lights between the trees for the party. — often + over or around ▪ He had one leg draped over the arm of the sofa. ▪ She draped the coat around my shoulders. ▪ He had a scarf draped around his neck.
b [no obj] of cloth : to hang in a pleasing way
▪ This silk drapes beautifully.







