Associations to the word «Quilt»

Wiktionary

QUILT, noun. A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.
QUILT, noun. A quilted skirt worn by women.
QUILT, verb. To construct a quilt.
QUILT, verb. To construct something, such as clothing, using the same technique.
QUILT SHOW, noun. (US) An informal competition for which people make quilts, and are judged on their quality.

Dictionary definition

QUILT, noun. Bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together.
QUILT, verb. Stitch or sew together; "quilt the skirt".
QUILT, verb. Create by stitching together.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats