Drape over Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To hang or spread something loosely over another object, so it covers or partially covers it.
Usage & Nuances
'Drape over' is neutral and often used for fabrics or soft objects (blankets, coats, towels). Typical patterns: 'drape a blanket over', 'drape over the chair'. Not interchangeable with 'cover' (which may suggest total coverage).
Spanish: colgar sobre - cubrir con (algo) - echar sobrePortuguese (BR): jogar sobre - cobrir com (algo)Portuguese (PT): pôr sobre - cobrir com (algo)Chinese (Simplified): 披在…上 - 覆盖在…上Chinese (Traditional): 披在…上 - 蓋在…上Hindi: ऊपर डालना - ओढ़ाना (पर)Arabic: تعلق فوق - تلقي فوقBengali: উপর ছড়িয়ে দেওয়া - উপরে ঝুলিয়ে দেওয়াRussian: накидывать на - покрывать сверхуJapanese: 〜の上に掛ける - 〜の上に覆うVietnamese: phủ lên trên - choàng lên trênKorean: 위에 걸치다 - 위에 두르다Turkish: üzerine örtmek - üzerine serpmekUrdu: اوپر ڈالنا - اوپر لٹکاناIndonesian: phủ lên - vắt qua
Example Sentences
She draped over a blanket when she felt cold.
basic
He draped over his coat on the chair.
basic
A towel was draped over the bathroom door.
basic
He just draped over the scarf and left in a hurry.
natural
Curtains were draped over the windows to keep out the sunlight.
natural
The flags were draped over the balcony for the festival.
natural