Meaning of felt in English

1. Pronunciation

   /fɛlt/

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1. Verb

   felt

   Definitions

   1. mat together and make felt-like

   Examples

   • « felt the wool »
2. 2. cover with felt

   Examples

   • « felt a cap »
3. 3. change texture so as to become matted and felt-like

   Examples

   • « The fabric felted up after several washes »

4. Noun

   felt

   Etymology

   Old English, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch vilt, also to filter

   Definitions

   1. a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers