crape

/kreɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

a thin, transparent, usually silk fabric, often used to cover or decorate something, especially a coffin or a window

“The church was decorated with crape and flowers for the funeral service.”

2. verb

to cover or decorate something with crape, especially a coffin or a window

“The mourners craped the coffin with black crape before the funeral procession.”

Synonyms

  • gauze
  • muslin

Antonyms

  • opaque fabric
  • thick fabric