drape
verb (used with object)
to cover or hang with cloth or other fabric, especially in graceful folds; adorn with drapery.
draped
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past participleof drape.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof drape.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
drapeverb (used with object)to cover or hang with cloth or other fabric, especially in graceful folds; adorn with drapery.
Example Sentences
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This was the 49th day of consecutive protests, and there were still many thousands of people turning out each night, draped in Albanian flags.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
Many of those in the crowds were army veterans and some men were draped in flags printed with his picture on.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Outside, men sat in groups, some draped in blankets, while others carrying shovels and wearing mining boots appeared to be returning from nearby shafts.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Skubal controlled his expression and wiped his face with the towel draped over his neck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
In the hall I pass Liz, who’s draped in towels.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
