quilt

Meaning

Noun

1. A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.
2. A roll of material with sound-absorbing properties, used in soundproofing.
3. A quilted skirt worn by women.
4. (figuratively) Something composed of a variety of stitched-together parts; a patchwork.

Verb

1. To construct a quilt.
2. To construct something, such as clothing, using the same technique.
3. (UK, obsolete, slang) To beat or thrash.

Synonyms

blanket

coverlet

duvet

comforter

stitch

puff

sew

compile

comfort

shawl

bed covering

bedspread

pique

pierce

prick

eiderdown

seam

stab

stick

sting

suture

counterpane

bed sheet

patchwork quilt

pick

⛏️

blanket comforter

bedding

darn

embroider

fabric

filling

line

lining

mattress

padding

patch

piece

puncture

quilted

robe

run up

scarf

🧣

stuffing

tailor

stitch together

wadding

bed cover

thick blanket

quilted blanket

bedcover

Translations

stikken

colcha

πάπλωμα

piquer

coudre

edredón

Steppdecke

édredon

coser a máquina

Bettdecke

steppen

pespuntear

colcha

pespontar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kwɪlt/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: quilte

Cognate with French: couette

In summary

From Middle English quilte, quylte, from Anglo-Norman quilte and Old French coilte, cuilte (compare French couette), from Latin culcita. Doublet of quoit.