felt 1
/felt/ , v.
pt. and pp. of feel .
felt 2
/felt/ , n.
1. a nonwoven fabric of wool, fur, or hair, matted together by heat, moisture, and great pressure.
2. any article made of this material, as a hat.
3. any matted fabric or material, as a mat of asbestos fibers, rags, or old paper, used for insulation and in construction.
adj.
4. pertaining to or made of felt.
v.t.
5. to make into felt; mat or press together.
6. to cover with or as with felt.
v.i.
7. to become matted together.
[ bef. 1000; ME, OE; c. G Filz; see FILTER ]