Definition of quilt
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a bed coverlet of two layers of cloth filled with padding (such as down or batting) held in place by ties or stitched designs
2
: something that is quilted or resembles a quilt
a quilt of houses and parks
quilt
verb
quilted; quilting; quilts
Definition of quilt (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: 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
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The first known use of quilt was in the 14th century
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