Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Arras · Ar·ras · IPA /ˈæɹəs/ n. v. t. 01 n. Tapestry; a rich figured fabric; especially, a screen or hangings of heavy cloth with interwoven figures. 1. Tapestry; a rich figured fabric; especially, a screen or hangings of heavy cloth with interwoven figures. “Stateliest couches, with rich arras spread.” — Cowper. “Behind the arras I'll convey myself.” — Shak. 02 v. t. To furnish with an arras. 1. To furnish with an arras.