crape Meaning & Definition
What Does Crape Mean?
Crape is a noun that means Alternative form of crepe (“a thin fabric, paper, or pancake”). It is also used to mean Mourning garments, especially an armband or hatband. As a verb, it means To form into ringlets; to curl or crimp.
Word Facts for Crape
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kɹeɪp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | crimp, crepe and frizzle |
| Plural | crapes |
| Verb forms | crapes, craping, craped |
Crape Definition (Noun)
- Alternative form of crepe (“a thin fabric, paper, or pancake”).
- Mourning garments, especially an armband or hatband.
Crape as a Verb
- To form into ringlets; to curl or crimp.
a machine for craping silk
- To clothe in crape.
Noun
- A flat round pancake-like pastry from Lower Brittany, made with wheat.
- A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface.
- Crepe paper; thin, crinkled tissue paper.
- Rubber in sheets, used especially for shoe soles.
The policeman wore crepe-soled shoes.
- A death notice printed on white card with a background of black crepe paper or cloth, placed on the door of a residence or business.
Synonyms of Crape
Crape synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Crape
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Crape in a Sentence
a machine for craping silk
The policeman wore crepe-soled shoes.
Word Forms & Grammar
crape (countable and uncountable, plural crapes)
crape (third-person singular simple present crapes, present participle craping, simple past and past participle craped)
Words That Rhyme With Crape
Origin of Crape
Alteration of French crepe, from Middle French crespe (“curly”), from Latin crispus. Doublet of crisp and crepe.
Crape Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of crape is //kɹeɪp//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Crape: Your Questions Answered
Is crape a noun or a verb?
Crape is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for crape?
Close synonyms of crape are crimp, crepe and frizzle. See the full list of crape synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of crape?
The plural of crape is crapes.
What is the past tense of crape?
The past tense of crape is craped. The present participle is craping.