drape around

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To wrap something (like a scarf or arm) around someone or something.

drapeVERB + PREPOSITION

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around

Examples (10)

  • He sat with his arm draped casually around her shoulders.
  • She elegantly draped a silk scarf around her neck.
  • He gently draped the blanket around the sleeping child.
  • Ivy had draped itself around the ancient pillars of the ruin.
  • The designer will drape the fabric around the mannequin to see how it falls.
  • A string of pearls was draped beautifully around her throat.
  • He draped his jacket around her to keep her warm.
  • Garlands of flowers were draped around the wedding arch.
  • She loves to drape a warm shawl around herself while reading.
  • A heavy chain was draped around the gate to keep it shut.