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Meaning of "drapery" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DRAPERY

drapery  [ˈdreɪpərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DRAPERY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Drapery is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DRAPERY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

drapery

Drapery

Drapery is a general word referring to cloths or textiles. It may refer to cloth used for decorative purposes – such as around windows – or to the trade of retailing cloth, originally mostly for clothing, formerly conducted by drapers. In art history, drapery refers to any cloth or textile depicted, which is usually clothing. The schematic depiction of the folds and woven patterns of loose-hanging clothing on the human form, with ancient prototypes, was reimagined as an adjunct to the female form by Greek vase-painters and sculptors of the earliest fifth century and has remained a major source of stylistic formulas in sculpture and painting, even after the Renaissance adoption of tighter-fitting clothing styles. After the Renaissance, large cloths with no very obvious purpose are often used decoratively, especially in portraits in the grand manner; these are also known as draperies.

Definition of drapery in the English dictionary

The first definition of drapery in the dictionary is fabric or clothing arranged and draped. Other definition of drapery is curtains or hangings that drape. Drapery is also the occupation or shop of a draper.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DRAPERY


apery
ˈeɪpərɪ
coppery
ˈkɒpərɪ
creperie
ˈkrɛpərɪ
extempore
ɪkˈstɛmpərɪ
frippery
ˈfrɪpərɪ
grapery
ˈɡreɪpərɪ
mappery
ˈmæpərɪ
napery
ˈneɪpərɪ
papery
ˈpeɪpərɪ
peppery
ˈpɛpərɪ
pluriparae
plʊˈrɪpərɪ
polypary
ˈpɒlɪpərɪ
sandpapery
ˈsændˌpeɪpərɪ
slippery
ˈslɪpərɪ
tripery
ˈtraɪpərɪ
trippery
ˈtrɪpərɪ
vapory
ˈveɪpərɪ
vapoury
ˈveɪpərɪ
vivipary
vɪˈvɪpərɪ
whispery
ˈwɪspərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DRAPERY

drank
drant
drap
drapability
drapable
drape
drapeability
drapeable
draper
draperies
drapery shop
drapes
drapet
drapey
drappie
drappy
drastic
drastically
drat
dratchell

WORDS THAT END LIKE DRAPERY

claptrappery
coopery
dupery
empery
foppery
jaspery
mopery
mugwumpery
nincompoopery
popery
trumpery
zoopery

Synonyms and antonyms of drapery in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «drapery» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DRAPERY

Find out the translation of drapery to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of drapery from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «drapery» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

衣纹
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cortinas
570 millions of speakers

English

drapery
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चिलमन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأقمشة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

драпировка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

roupagem
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বস্ত্রব্যবসায়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

draperie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Langsir
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vorhänge
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カーテン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

공공
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Drapery
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vải len
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Drapery
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ढोंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kumaşçılık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

drappeggio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

draperia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

драпірування
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

draperie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κουρτίνα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

laken
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

draperi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

draperi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of drapery

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DRAPERY»

The term «drapery» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.532 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DRAPERY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «drapery» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «drapery» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about drapery

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2 QUOTES WITH «DRAPERY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word drapery.
1
Keyshawn Johnson
I'm trying to build a brand, so I can sell Keyshawn Johnson products in stores. You know, paint, rugs, carpet, drapery, fabrics, blankets, towels, hardware, plates.
2
John Tenniel
I carry out my work thus: I never use models or nature for the figure, drapery or anything else.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DRAPERY»

Discover the use of drapery in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to drapery and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Drapery: Classicism and Barbarism in Visual Culture
Gen Doy investigates the hitherto neglected meanings of drapery and the draped body in visual culture around the world. She looks at areas such as the changes in drapery's connotations from purity to barbarity in holy war torn countries.
Gen Doy, 2002
2
Drawing Drapery from Head to Toe
Packed with indispensable information on a vital aspect of drawing, this time-honored manual offers expert guidance on how to draw shirts, pants, skirts, gloves, hats, coats, and undergarments on the human figure.
Cliff Young, 2012
3
The interior designer's drapery, bedspread, & canopy sketchfile
This compilation of 500 sketches of designs for window treatments, bedspreads, and canopies can be used as a working tool, catalog, or idea book.
Marjorie Borradaile Helsel, 1990
4
Dynamic wrinkles and drapery
This latest book in Burne Hogarth's "continuing exploration of the problems and solutions involving the study of the human figure.
Burne Hogarth, 1995
5
More Sewing for the Home
Estimate Yardage Drapery Pleats Use the drapery pleat worksheet to determine the number and size of pleats and spaces per panel: this should be done after panels are sewn together and hemmed. The recommended amount of fabric ...
Creative Publishing international
6
The Artist's Guide to Drawing the Clothed Figure: A Complete ...
The book breaks down all clothing into three types: sculpted forms, loose drapery, and, most especially, tubes.
Michael Massen, 2011
7
Current Opinion
Drapery in Art VVm. Ordway Partridge. .Technique of Sculpture (Gins) After considering the nude figure, its sentiment, character and expression, after having determined upon our action, and developed the different muscular forms and ...
8
Drawing the Draped Figure
Students learn the characteristics of seven different kinds of folds and how to render them, including pipe, zigzag, spiral, half-lock, diaper pattern, drop, and inert folds.
George B. Bridgman, 2012
9
Warman's Carnival Glass: Identification and Price Guide
... Round M 350 Dragon & Strawberry Bowl, Round, Some Spots A 300 Drapery Candy Dish AQUA 175 Drapery Candy Dish B 245 Drapery Candy Dish IB 95 Drapery Candy Dish IB 95 Drapery Candy Dish IB 120 Drapery Candy Dish IB 125 ...
Ellen T. Schroy, 2004
10
The drapers and the drapery trade of late medieval London
frippery in the area: they were likely to find greater acceptance there than in areas more central to the drapery trade where their competition would have rendered them less welcome. There were clearly large populations of drapers in the ...
Eleanor Jane Powys Quinton, University of London, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DRAPERY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term drapery is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Of Curtains and Drapery #PropertyInsights
Blinds or drapes? Thick curtains or sheer drapes? The more choices there are, the easier it is to get confused and be lost for choice. «Capital FM Kenya, Jul 15»
2
Beat the Nairobi chill with warm decor
Hang a sheer drapery on the inner rail rod and two layers of heavy drapery on the adjacent rail rods. Fabric colours should contrast to ... «The Standard Digital News, Jul 15»
3
White House's revamped State Dining Room costs $600000
The first lady added new furniture and drapery. The latest rendition of the State Dining room features blue-and-beige-striped silk drapes that are ... «Washington Examiner, Jul 15»
4
'Ideal beach house' a dream fulfilled
All the bathrooms have been redone, and we installed new impact-resistant windows and doors with remote controlled drapery.” As impressive ... «Palm Beach Daily News, Jul 15»
5
Interior designer takes the fear out of decorating
I measure, create a design, select the fabric, collaborate with my workroom, and ensure total satisfaction by being on site with my drapery ... «MyCentralJersey.com, Jul 15»
6
Disruption outside Northampton bus station caused by roadworks …
A worker at the Northampton Health Store, which is located on the Drapery, took this video of a bus driver having to give way to oncoming traffic ... «Northampton Herald and Post, Jul 15»
7
Concert Review: Le Butcherettes/Melvins (Mercury Ballroom, 7/6/15)
Bikini Kill's “Rebel Girl” closed out the night, appropriate timing for Teri to flounce back on stage — red tulle drapery traded for glittery red knit ... «Louisville Eccentric Observer, Jul 15»
8
Small Space Solitude
The bedding, drapery panels and area rug came in at well under 1000.00. In fact, the area rug came from the living room where it was replaced ... «noho arts district, Jul 15»
9
Mayor to host open house, say farewell to Wilkerson
Light refreshments will be served in the newly refurbished mayoral offices, which now feature custom Victorian-era drapery and original pen ... «Lovely County Citizen, Jul 15»
10
Edna Lucille Stove
Edna was a talented seamstress and sewed custom drapery at Design Homes in Prairie du Chien, for many years. They farmed until 1993, ... «La Crosse Tribune, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
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