A piece of cloth or fabric that is hung or arranged over a window, piece of furniture, or other object, often for decoration or privacy. The drapes in the living room were drawn to keep out the afternoon sun.
A surgical covering used to maintain a sterile field during an operation. The nurse carefully placed the drape over the patient before the surgery began.
The way in which a fabric or garment hangs or falls in loose, graceful folds. The silk gown had a beautiful drape that accentuated her movements.