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Meaning of crape

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

crape

Pronunciation:/kɹeɪp/

noun

Definitions

  1. Mourning garments, especially an armband or hatband.

verb

Definitions

  1. To form into ringlets; to curl or crimp.

    Example: a machine for craping silk

  2. To clothe in crape.

noun

Definitions

  1. A flat round pancake-like pastry from Lower Brittany, made with wheat.

  2. A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface.

  3. Crepe paper; thin, crinkled tissue paper.

  4. Rubber in sheets, used especially for shoe soles.

    Example: The policeman wore crepe-soled shoes.