Vocab Dictionary

draping Definition and Meaning

Pronunciation: /ˈdreɪ.pɪŋ/

Part of speech: noun

Definitions of draping

  1. 1. the act of arranging fabric in loose folds.

    Example: The draping of the curtains added elegance to the room.

  2. 2. to arrange or hang (a piece of cloth) loosely or casually.

    Example: She was draping the fabric over the chair.

Synonyms for draping

Antonyms for draping

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'drapen', which comes from the Old French 'draper', meaning 'to drape' or 'to cover'.

Examples of draping in a Sentence

  • The artist focused on the draping of the fabric in her painting.
  • Draping the table with a beautiful cloth transformed the dining experience.
  • He spent hours draping the model in various fabrics for the photoshoot.

Phrases Using draping

draping technique
a method used in fashion design to create garments by arranging fabric on a dress form.
draping style
a particular way of arranging fabric that enhances the silhouette of a garment.
draping fabric
the specific type of material used for creating folds and layers in design.

Word Forms

past Tense
draped
present Participle
draping

Usage

region
universal
formality
neutral
frequency
common

Related Words

Words That Rhyme with draping