Word Finder - draped

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To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery

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to drape a bust, a building, etc.

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To spread over, cover.

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I draped my towel over the radiator to dry.

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To rail at; to banter.

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To make cloth.

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To design drapery, arrange its folds, etc., as for hangings, costumes, statues, etc.

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To hang or rest limply

Her jacket was draped over a chair across the room.

Another long moment of silence draped over them.

He wore no shoes and sat with his arms draped over his knees.

She stretched out on the couch beside him; resting her head on his chest and he draped the blanket across her shoulders, his arm falling loosely on her waist.

She picked up the duvet from the bed and draped it on the sofa, then undressed.

He brought her a blanket and draped it over her.

His arm draped across her shoulder in a tender but possessive way.

Only two forms and a body draped in black remained on the cliff side.

Tea towels draped over the handles of the range.

Pale hands draped through bars two cells down from the beast.

Hauling her to the bed, he shook out a pillow from its case and draped the case over her head like a hood.

Someone had cleaned her clothing and draped it over the couch.

He then draped a second towel across the lower part of her body and removed her panties, no "Thursday" cotton things, but small and white.

Kirchoglu, a site on the Afrin, whence a fragmentary draped statue with incised inscription was sent to Berlin.

Its summit is frequently draped with snow, and its broken-down crater contains a lake.

In 1779 his bust of Moliere, at the Theatre Frangais, won universal praise, and the celebrated draped statue of Voltaire, in the vestibule of the same theatre, was exhibited at the Salon of 1781, to which Houdon also sent a statue of Marshal de Tourville, commissioned by the king, and the Diana executed for Catharine II.

In works of art Boreas was represented as bearded, powerful, draped against cold, and winged.

Materialism and low moral principles seemed to him to be gaining the upper hand; and the hope that religion might survive the " old clothes " in which it had been draped seemed to grow fainter.

It is probable that the face, neck, arms and feet were of ivory, while the rest of the figure was draped in gold, Like the Olympian Zeus of Pheidias, Hera was seated on an elaborately decorated throne, holding in her left hand the sceptre, surmounted in her case by the cuckoo (as that of Zeus had an eagle), and in her right, instead of an elaborate figure of Victory (such as the Athena Parthenos and the Olympian Zeus held), simply a pomegranate.

Better kept, too, by the cloth draped over the bike.

A Grecian urn is draped in a cloth to symbolize mourning.

The pallbearers wore pink ties, she wore a pink dress and tiara and her coffin was draped in a rhinestone-studded pink blanket.

In the end, Siriano's line that included an evening gown draped in feathers, multiple pairs of skinny pants and a jacket adorned with a high ruffled neckpiece beat out the lines designed by Rami and Jillian.

In fine art, the term "nude" almost always includes semiclad or lightly draped bodies.

Use bird netting, an open mesh cloth, draped over the vines to keep birds away.

This means that it has 'branches' over which earrings are draped and also often includes places where children's studs or other small items can safely be kept.

Another popular cross style features a cloak draped over the cross, a symbol which signifies the resurrection of Christ.

To tie this necktie knot, make one end a bit longer than the other when the tie is draped around your neck.

Several veils can be tucked into the front of your belt, draped diagonally over your stomach and shoulder, and then tucked securely into the back of your belt.

The sheer flutter sleeves with tie detailing, scoop neckline and the gathered waistline give this black Crepon evening dress a beautiful draped effect.

With a pretty crochet cardigan draped on your shoulders, you're ready for an outdoor café or a dinner and movie date.

Lane Bryant has a large collection of black dresses including their side-tie halter dress and draped neck sleeveless dress.

As women have known since the days of the Romans, a well-cut, nicely draped full-figure long gown is one of the most flattering and comfortable, as well as chic and elegant, items a woman can wear.

Waist shaping accentuates hourglass shapes, while draped skirts will camouflage tummies and hips if necessary.

Don't be fooled by the "draped" appearance, though.

It has a draped surplice bodice and a V-neck, empire waist and skirt that falls to just below the knees.

The flattering and practical tunic gets a new look in faux suede with a softly draped ruffle front and cinched waist.

A tunic, a lean sweater dress or a long cardigan over an equally long, draped top are all excellent partners for a pair of leggings.

The draped surplice bodice, empire waist, V-neck and flared skirt create a sexy style that works for every occasion.

Clasp your arms close to your body so that one is behind your back and one is draped across your torso.

From shaggy layers to rich colors to draped bangs, there are many ways to wear emo hair.

Wearing a stunning blue dress by Arthur Mendonca with draped material across the stomach, Nelly Furtado attended the 2008 Grammys only to be hounded with pregnancy rumors after photos from the event came out.

The open back design gives more exposure to your back, while the front is still draped in fabric, so your tan turns out uneven.

It's a piece of fabric draped across one hip and tied on the other.

What other image evokes thoughts of the tropics like a beautiful woman walking across the sands with her pareo draped across her hips?

Essentially, they are large pieces of colorful fabric that can be draped around the body as a piece of clothing.

Young girls will relate more to candy-colored terry coverups than the draped items worn by their mothers and/or middle aged women.

Feathers, a full skirt and a big swan head aren't likely to be forgotten soon when draped over the petite singer.

This portion that is draped is called the pallu.

For example, women in Gujarat drape their saris similarly to the Nivi style, but the pallu falls over the right shoulder instead of the left, and it is also draped from back to front instead of front to back.