Word: DRAPE
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Definition of DRAPE
- A curtain; a drapery.
- The way in which fabric falls or hangs.
- A member of a youth subculture distinguished by its sharp dress, especially peg-leg pants (1950s: e.g. Baltimore, MD). Antonym: square
- To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery
"to drape a bust, a building, etc."
- To spread over, cover.
"I draped my towel over the radiator to dry."
- To rail at; to banter.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "drape" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "drape", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DRAPE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DRAPE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DRAPE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
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- # master of drape
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- # in terms of drape
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