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drape

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/dreɪp/ · drape

To arrange or hang (something, typically cloth) loosely or casually.

Meanings

verbformal

To arrange or hang (something, typically cloth) loosely or casually.

کسی چیز (عموماً کپڑا) کو ڈھیلا یا بے ساختہ ترتیب دینا یا لٹکانا۔

پھولنا

phoolna

Synonyms

hangcoverarrangeلٹکاناچھپاناپھولنا

Antonyms

removeuncoverexposeہٹانابے نقاب کرناظاہر کرنا

Common Collocations

  • drape a curtain
  • drape fabric
  • drape over

Example Sentences

She decided to drape the fabric over the sofa for a new look.

اس نے صوفے پر نئے انداز کے لیے کپڑا لٹکانے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne sofa par naye andaaz ke liye kapra latkane ka faisla kiya.

The stylist expertly draped the scarf around her neck.

اسٹریلسٹ نے ماہر طریقے سے اسکارف کو اس کی گردن کے گرد لٹکایا۔

Stylist ne mahar tareeqe se scarf ko is ki gardan ke gird latkaya.

They draped the table with a beautiful cloth for the occasion.

انہوں نے اس موقع کے لیے میز پر ایک خوبصورت کپڑا چڑھایا۔

Unhon ne is moqa ke liye mez par aik khubsurat kapra charhaya.

Easily Confused With

drip:Drip refers to a liquid falling slowly from a surface, while drape means to hang or arrange cloth loosely.

Word Family

drapery
nounڈریپری
draped
adjectiveڈریپڈ
drapes
nounڈریپز

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a curtain being hung delicately.

A beautifully draped fabric that flows gracefully.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پھولوں کی طرح ڈھل رہی ہے یہ دنیا، دستاریں تو دیکھو کس طرح بکھر رہی ہیں۔

Phoolon ki tarah dhal rahi hai yeh duniya, Dastaarain to dekho kis tarah bikhar rahi hain.

This world flows like flowers, Just look at how the turbans are scattered.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

لٹکے ہوئے توتے کی زبان نہیں ہوتی

Latke hue tota ki zuban nahi hoti

The tongue of a hanging parrot does not speak.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "drap" — cloth

First known use: 14th century

The word 'drape' evolved from Middle English, originally denoting cloth and gradually taking on a broader meaning.