- quilt⇄noun 1. a cover for a bed, usually made of two pieces of cloth with a soft pad between, held in place by stitching. The top of a quilt often consists of bits and pieces of cloth sewed together in a design.
(SYN) comforter.
2. (Figurative.) - quilt⇄quilt, noun, verb.
- quilt⇄v.i. to make quilts; do quilted work.
- quilt⇄v.t. 1. to stitch together with a soft lining.
Ex. to quilt a jacket. Whether dressed for palace or law court, Coke was always well turned out in handsome gown or doublet, quilted sleeves ... (Atlantic).
2. to sew in lines or patterns.