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Drape (Verb)

Place casually; "The cat draped herself on the sofa".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

She draped her jacket over the back of the chair, forgetting it was still wet from the rain.
The dog draped itself across the bed, claiming the entire space for the night.
Her hair draped down her back like a waterfall of golden locks.
A worn blanket was draped over the shoulders of the old man, providing some comfort from the chill.
The intricate curtains draped elegantly across the windows, filtering the sunlight into the room.

Cover as if with clothing; "the mountain was clothed in tropical trees".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The snow-capped mountain was drape in a veil of mist and mystery as the early morning sun rose.
Soft willows drape the tranquil lake with delicate branches and serene beauty.
Tropical ferns drape the ancient ruins, transforming it into a mystical site.
Fragrant flowers drape the trellis with vibrant colors and a floral scent.
Vines drape the ancient stone walls, adding a touch of nature to the historic site.

Cover or dress loosely with cloth; "drape the statue with a sheet".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The corpse was quickly draped in a white sheet before it was taken to the morgue.
She carefully draped the velvet fabric over the mannequin to create a beautiful evening gown.
The chandelier was draped with a fine layer of dust, which sparkled in the sunlight.
To conceal the construction mess, they draped the scaffolding with large blue tarps.
In the stillness of the night, the old oak tree was draped with spider webs that shimmered like diamonds.

Arrange in a particular way; "drape a cloth".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

She gently began to drape the delicate silk across the antique furniture, creating a masterpiece of art in the room.
The interior designer planned to drape long, flowing curtains over the windows to add a touch of elegance to the space.
She carefully draped a warm, colorful blanket over her grandmother's frail shoulders as they sat on the porch.
Her photographer suggested that she drape one end of the scarf across her shoulder to create a stunning visual effect for the photo shoot.
The bride lovingly draped her grandmother's antique lace shawl over her shoulders before walking down the aisle.