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- pronunciation:
- kwIlt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a bed covering made of two layers of material that are filled with feathers, wool, cotton, or other soft materials. The layers are stitched together so that the stitches make patterns on the cloth.
- similar words:
- spread
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| related words: |
blanket |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
quilts, quilting, quilted |
| definition 1: |
to sew together to make a quilt.
My aunt quilted the scraps of fabric. |
| definition 2: |
to make quilts or clothes by stitching with a soft lining or padding.
Kathryn's grandmother has been quilting for years. |
| derivation: |
quilter (n.) |
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