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quilting

[ kwil-ting ]
/ ˈkwɪl tɪŋ /
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noun

the act of a person who quilts.
material for making quilts.
a heavily padded wrapping, as for fragile cargo.

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Origin of quilting

First recorded in 1605–15; quilt + -ing1

Words nearby quilting

quillwork, quillwort, Quilmes, quilt, quilted, quilting, quilting bee, quim, Quimper, quin-, quinacrine
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Words related to quilting

covering, lace, decoration, tapestry, brocade, needlepoint, stuff, cover, fill, bedeck, knit, decorate, embellish, stitch, sewing, embroidery, darning, crocheting, knitting, stitchery

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British Dictionary definitions for quilting

quilting
/ (ˈkwɪltɪŋ) /

noun

material used for making a quilt
the act or process of making a quilt
quilted work
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