ETYM AS. felt. A fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers.
Matted fabric of hair fibers and/or wool, made by joining them together using pressure, heat, or chemical action.
The origin of felt is in the steppes of Central Asia, where yurts (tents made from felt) shoes, hats, blankets, and other items were made by nomadic herding peoples.

Detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues; SYN. sensed, perceived.

1. To make out of or cover with felt
2. To cause to adhere and mat together
3. To make into felt or a similar substance