The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DRAPING
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What does DRAPING mean?
DRAPING verb- To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery
- To spread over, cover.
- To rail at; to banter.
- To make cloth.
- To design drapery, arrange its folds, etc., as for hangings, costumes, statues, etc.
- To hang or rest limply
- That which drapes.
- Material used as a drape.