crape

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noun

ˈkrāp 

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: crepe

2

: a band of crepe worn on a hat or sleeve as a sign of mourning

crape

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verb (1)

craped; craping

transitive verb

: to cover or shroud with or as if with crape

crape

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verb (2)

craped; craping

transitive verb

: to make (the hair) curly

Examples of crape in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Certainly there is no need to preform the hacking and whacking that has been termed ‘crape murder’. —Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2023

Whatever the case, my first guess—crape—was beyond excellent. —Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Noun

alteration of French crêpe, from Middle French crespe, from crespe curly, from Latin crispus — more at crisp entry 1

Verb (2)

French crêper, from Middle French cresper, from crespe

First Known Use

Noun

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

1815, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1774, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing crape

• crape myrtle

Kids Definition

crape

noun

ˈkrāp

1

: crepe sense 1

2

: a band of crepe worn on a hat or sleeve as a sign of mourning