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Crape Definition & Meaning

crape
noun
  1. small very thin pancake
  2. a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface
verb
  1. cover or drape with crape; "crape the mirror"
  2. curl tightly; "crimp hair"

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Frequently asked questions

What does crape mean?
small very thin pancake a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface cover or drape with crape; "crape the mirror" curl tightly; "crimp hair"
What part of speech is crape?
Crape is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does crape have?
Crape has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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