drapability

drape

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Definitions of drapability word

verb with object drapability to cover or hang with cloth or other fabric, especially in graceful folds; adorn with drapery. 1
verb with object drapability to adjust (curtains, clothes, etc.) into graceful folds, attractive lines, etc. 1
verb with object drapability to arrange, hang, or let fall carelessly: Don't drape your feet over the chair! 1
verb with object drapability Medicine/Medical, Surgery. to place cloth so as to surround (a part to be examined, treated, or operated upon). 1
verb with object drapability (in reinforced-concrete construction) to hang (reinforcement) in a certain form between two points before pouring the concrete. 1
verb with object drapability to put a black cravat on (a flagstaff) as a token of mourning. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French draper, derivative of drap cloth (see drab1)

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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