crape

noun

Mourning garments, especially an armband or hatband.

1. To form into ringlets; to curl or crimp.

   a machine for craping silk

2. To clothe in crape.

1. A flat round pancake-like pastry from Lower Brittany, made with wheat.
2. A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface.
3. Crepe paper; thin, crinkled tissue paper.
4. Rubber in sheets, used especially for shoe soles.

   The policeman wore crepe-soled shoes.

5. 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.