Collocations for "drape"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "drape" in context.
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drape
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- drape a [blanket, sheet, shawl, fabric, sweater, coat]
- drape a [blanket] over [the chair, the baby, his shoulder, her back]
- the [body, glass, furniture] was draped in a [blanket]
- drape a towel on the [doorknob, rack, hanger]
- drape a towel [on, over] the [doorknob]
- was draped in a towel
- drape a [picture, Christmas tree, door] with
- drape a [picture] with [ribbons, tinsel, swirls]
- [carefully, evenly, gently, loosely] drape
- draped herself over [him, the sofa]
- [close, draw, pull] the drapes
- [silk, wool, cotton, velvet] drapes
- the drapes are [open, closed]
- [thick, heavy, red, patterned, plain] drapes
- [wearing, putting on] surgical drapes
- the [doctor's, patient's, surgeon's] drapes
- [placed] drapes over the patient
- covered [with, by] a drape
- the drape of the [fabric, velvet]
- [make, buy, install] drape curtains
- wearing a drape [coat, jacket]