crape
crape · crapes · craped · craping
To form into ringletsTo form into ringlets; to curl or crimp.
/kɹeɪp/
» She admires the pink blossoms of the Crape Myrtle the town planted in front of her house four years ago.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To form into ringlets; to curl or crimp.
a machine for craping silk
July 24, 1786, Frances Burney (aka Madame d'Arblay), diary the hour for curling and craping the hair
curl tightly
(transitive)To clothe in crape.
cover or drape with crape
Examples
1 sentencesShe admires the pink blossoms of the Crape Myrtle the town planted in front of her house four years ago.
Origin
Alteration of French crepe, from Middle French crespe (“curly”), from Latin crispus. DoublAlteration of French crepe, from Middle French crespe (“curly”), from Latin crispus. Doublet of crisp and crepe.
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Forms
crapes, craping, craped, crapedSynonyms
6 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle