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Drape

To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery; as, to drape a bust, a building, etc.

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Broader term 11

Arrange 76% connected

To put in proper order; to dispose (persons, or parts) in the manner intended, or best suited for the purpose; as, troops arranged for battle.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Blind 76% connected

Destitute of the sense of seeing, either by natural defect or by deprivation; without sight.

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Cover 76% connected

To overspread the surface of (one thing) with another; as, to cover wood with paint or lacquer; to cover a table with a cloth.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Covering 76% connected

of Cover

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Fashion 76% connected

The make or form of anything; the style, shape, appearance, or mode of structure; pattern, model; as, the fashion of the ark, of a coat, of a house,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Furnishing 76% connected

of Furnish

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Manner 76% connected

Mode of action; way of performing or effecting anything; method; style; form; fashion.

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Mode 76% connected

Manner of doing or being; method; form; fashion; custom; way; style; as, the mode of speaking; the mode of dressing.

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Screen 76% connected

Anything that separates or cuts off inconvenience, injury, or danger; that which shelters or conceals from view; a shield or protection; as, a fire s…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Style 76% connected

An instrument used by the ancients in writing on tablets covered with wax, having one of its ends sharp, and the other blunt, and somewhat expanded,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Way 76% connected

Away.

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Narrower term 4

Drop 76% connected

The quantity of fluid which falls in one small spherical mass; a liquid globule; a minim; hence, also, the smallest easily measured portion of a flui…

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Festoon 76% connected

A garland or wreath hanging in a depending curve, used in decoration for festivals, etc.; anything arranged in this way.

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Frontal 76% connected

Belonging to the front part; being in front

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Portiere 76% connected

A curtain hanging across a doorway.

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Derivationally related 2

Drapery 74% connected

The occupation of a draper; cloth-making, or dealing in cloth.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Drapery 74% connected

The occupation of a draper; cloth-making, or dealing in cloth.

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Entails 1

Fold 72% connected

To lap or lay in plaits or folds; to lay one part over another part of; to double; as, to fold cloth; to fold a letter.

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Component part 2

Eyehole 70% connected

A circular opening to recive a hook, cord, ring, or rope; an eyelet.

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Eyelet 70% connected

A small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc.

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Synonym 7

Cloak 92% connected

A loose outer garment, extending from the neck downwards, and commonly without sleeves. It is longer than a cape, and is worn both by men and by wome…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Clothe 92% connected

To put garments on; to cover with clothing; to dress.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Curtain 92% connected

A hanging screen intended to darken or conceal, and admitting of being drawn back or up, and reclosed at pleasure; esp., drapery of cloth or lace han…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Drapery 92% connected

The occupation of a draper; cloth-making, or dealing in cloth.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Mantle 92% connected

A loose garment to be worn over other garments; an enveloping robe; a cloak. Hence, figuratively, a covering or concealing envelope.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Pall 92% connected

Same as Pawl.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Robe 92% connected

An outer garment; a dress of a rich, flowing, and elegant style or make; hence, a dress of state, rank, office, or the like.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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