1. plural of crape; thin, crinkled fabrics often used for mourning attire
2. plural of crape; bands of black fabric worn as signs of mourning

1. third person singular present of crape; covers or drapes with crape fabric

Examples

• The funeral home displayed various black crapes for the service.
• She wore crapes on her sleeve to show her grief.
• The widow crapes the mirrors in traditional mourning.
• Fine crapes were imported from France for the dress.
• The mourners tied crapes around their arms.
• He crapes the doorway with black fabric.
• The delicate crapes rustled in the breeze.