quilt

²quilt

verb

Definition of QUILT

transitive verb

1

a : to fill, pad, or line like a quilt b (1) : to stitch, sew, or cover with lines or patterns like those used in quilts (2) : to stitch (designs) through layers of cloth c : to fasten between two pieces of material

2

: to stitch or sew in layers with padding in between

intransitive verb

1

: to make quilts

2

: to do quilted work

— quilt·er noun

First Known Use of QUILT

1555

Other Handicraft Terms

biscuit, darn, tambour, wrought