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Definition of Patch
1. Noun. A small contrasting part of something. "A fleck of red"
Exact synonyms: Dapple, Fleck, Maculation, Speckle, Spot
Generic synonyms: Marking
Specialized synonyms: Pinpoint, Speck, Nebula, Splash, Fret, Worn Spot, Plaque, Macula, Macule, Mock Sun, Parhelion, Sundog, Macula, Sunspot, Facula, Facula
Derivative terms: Dapple, Fleck, Patchy, Speckle, Speckle, Spot
Generic synonyms: Marking
Specialized synonyms: Pinpoint, Speck, Nebula, Splash, Fret, Worn Spot, Plaque, Macula, Macule, Mock Sun, Parhelion, Sundog, Macula, Sunspot, Facula, Facula
Derivative terms: Dapple, Fleck, Patchy, Speckle, Speckle, Spot
2. Verb. To join or unite the pieces of. "They patch the cape "; "Patch the skirt"
Exact synonyms: Piece
Generic synonyms: Conjoin, Join
Specialized synonyms: Vamp, Vamp Up
Derivative terms: Patching, Piece
Generic synonyms: Conjoin, Join
Specialized synonyms: Vamp, Vamp Up
Derivative terms: Patching, Piece
3. Noun. A small area of ground covered by specific vegetation. "A briar patch"
Exact synonyms: Plot, Plot Of Ground, Plot Of Land
Specialized synonyms: Bed, Garden
Generic synonyms: Parcel, Parcel Of Land, Piece Of Ground, Piece Of Land, Tract
Specialized synonyms: Bed, Garden
Generic synonyms: Parcel, Parcel Of Land, Piece Of Ground, Piece Of Land, Tract
4. Verb. Provide with a patch; also used metaphorically. "The field was patched with snow"
5. Noun. A piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole.
Specialized synonyms: Flash, Pasty, Shoulder Patch
Generic synonyms: Piece Of Cloth, Piece Of Material
Generic synonyms: Piece Of Cloth, Piece Of Material
6. Verb. Mend by putting a patch on. "They patch the cape "; "Patch a hole"
Exact synonyms: Patch Up
Generic synonyms: Bushel, Doctor, Fix, Furbish Up, Mend, Repair, Restore, Touch On
Also: Patch Up
Derivative terms: Patching
Generic synonyms: Bushel, Doctor, Fix, Furbish Up, Mend, Repair, Restore, Touch On
Also: Patch Up
Derivative terms: Patching
7. Noun. A period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition. "A patch of bad weather"
Exact synonyms: Piece, Spell, While
Generic synonyms: Time
Specialized synonyms: Cold Snap, Cold Spell, Hot Spell, Snap
Generic synonyms: Time
Specialized synonyms: Cold Snap, Cold Spell, Hot Spell, Snap
8. Verb. Repair by adding pieces. "She pieced the china cup"
Exact synonyms: Piece
Generic synonyms: Bushel, Doctor, Fix, Furbish Up, Mend, Repair, Restore, Touch On
Derivative terms: Piece
Generic synonyms: Bushel, Doctor, Fix, Furbish Up, Mend, Repair, Restore, Touch On
Derivative terms: Piece
9. Noun. A short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program.
10. Noun. A connection intended to be used for a limited time.
Exact synonyms: Temporary Hookup
Generic synonyms: Connecter, Connection, Connective, Connector, Connexion, Contrivance, Lash-up
Generic synonyms: Connecter, Connection, Connective, Connector, Connexion, Contrivance, Lash-up
11. Noun. Sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment). "Her stockings had several mends"
12. Noun. A protective cloth covering for an injured eye.
13. Noun. A piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body.
Exact synonyms: Bandage
Specialized synonyms: Adhesive Bandage, Capeline Bandage, Cast, Plaster Bandage, Plaster Cast, Compression Bandage, Tourniquet, Elastic Bandage, Four-tailed Bandage, Immovable Bandage, Oblique Bandage, Roller Bandage, Scarf Bandage, Sling, Triangular Bandage, Suspensory, Suspensory Bandage, Swathe, Wrapping, Truss
Generic synonyms: Dressing, Medical Dressing
Terms within: Gauze, Gauze Bandage
Derivative terms: Bandage
Specialized synonyms: Adhesive Bandage, Capeline Bandage, Cast, Plaster Bandage, Plaster Cast, Compression Bandage, Tourniquet, Elastic Bandage, Four-tailed Bandage, Immovable Bandage, Oblique Bandage, Roller Bandage, Scarf Bandage, Sling, Triangular Bandage, Suspensory, Suspensory Bandage, Swathe, Wrapping, Truss
Generic synonyms: Dressing, Medical Dressing
Terms within: Gauze, Gauze Bandage
Derivative terms: Bandage
Definition of Patch
1. n. A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, esp. upon an old garment to cover a hole.
2. v. t. To mend by sewing on a piece or pieces of cloth, leather, or the like; as, to patch a coat.
Definition of Patch
1. to mend or cover a hole or weak spot in [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
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