Transcription
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- [dreyp]
- /dreɪp/
- /dreɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dreyp]
- /dreɪp/
Definitions of draping word
- verb with object draping to cover or hang with cloth or other fabric, especially in graceful folds; adorn with drapery. 1
- verb with object draping to adjust (curtains, clothes, etc.) into graceful folds, attractive lines, etc. 1
- verb with object draping to arrange, hang, or let fall carelessly: Don't drape your feet over the chair! 1
- verb with object draping Medicine/Medical, Surgery. to place cloth so as to surround (a part to be examined, treated, or operated upon). 1
- verb with object draping (in reinforced-concrete construction) to hang (reinforcement) in a certain form between two points before pouring the concrete. 1
- verb with object draping to put a black cravat on (a flagstaff) as a token of mourning. 1
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Origin of draping
First appearance:
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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Parts of speech for Draping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
draping popularity
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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
draping usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with draping
- what does draping mean?
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- how to do draping on a dress?
- how to make draping dress?
- how much does draping cost for a wedding?
- how much is draping for a wedding?
- how to saree draping styles?
See also
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