<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>a bag or case made of cloth that is filled with feathers, down, or other soft material, and is used to cushion the head during sleep or rest.</li><li>anything used to cushion the head; headrest: a pillow of moss.</li><li>a hard cushion or pad that supports the pattern and threads in the making of bobbin lace.</li><li>a supporting piece or part, as the block on which the inner end of a bowsprit rests.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to rest on or as on a pillow.</li><li>to support with pillows.</li><li>to serve as a pillow for: She pillowed the child with her body.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>to rest as on a pillow.</li></ul>