quilt

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /kwɪlt/, [kʰw̥ɪlt]

Noun

quilt (plural quilts)

1. A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.

   My grandmother is going to sew a quilt.

2. A roll of material with sound-absorbing properties, used in soundproofing.
3. A quilted skirt worn by women.

Translations

• French: édredon, couette
• German: Quilt
• Italian: trapunta
• Portuguese: colcha, edredom
• Russian: лоску́тное одея́ло
• Spanish: colcha, edredón

Verb

quilt (quilts, present participle quilting; past and past participle quilted)

1. To construct a quilt.
2. To construct something, such as clothing, using the same technique.

Translations

• French: matelasser, ouater
• Italian: imbottire, trapuntare
• Spanish: acolchar

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