Definitions

1. noun

a bed covering made of layers of fabric stitched together in a decorative pattern, typically with filling between the layers

“She spent all weekend making a beautiful quilt for her grandmother’s birthday.”

2. verb

to sew or join together (pieces of fabric) in a decorative pattern, typically with filling between the layers

“She quilts every winter to make new blankets for her family.”

3. verb

to cover or fill (something) with a layer of material, such as a substance or a fabric

“The gardeners had to quilt the soil with a thick layer of mulch.”