This is the 9249th most frequent Korean word.
걸치는
"걸치는" means "hanging over" or "spanning."
In this sentence, '걸치는' is used to describe the action of draping or placing something over, emphasizing the physical act of covering oneself with an object, in this case, a blanket.
그는 어깨에 담요를 걸치는 동안 추위를 피하려 했다.
He tried to avoid the cold by draping a blanket over his shoulders.
Here, '걸치는' is used to indicate a span or range of time, showing how an event or duration stretches across a specified period.
회의 시간은 대략 두 시간에서 세 시간 정도를 걸치게 됩니다.
The meeting time spans approximately two to three hours.
In this context, '걸치는' conveys the act of putting on layers of clothing, emphasizing preparation or adaptation to weather conditions.