PATCH
Scrabble letter values: P3A1T1C3H4 = 12
Definition
- verb to join or unite the pieces of. — synonyms: piece
- verb provide with a patch.
- verb mend by putting a patch on. — synonyms: patch_up
- verb repair by adding pieces. — synonyms: piece
- noun a small contrasting part of something. — synonyms: spot, speckle, dapple, fleck, maculation
- noun a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation. — synonyms: plot, plot_of_land, plot_of_ground
- noun a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole.
- noun a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition. — synonyms: while, piece, spell
- noun a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program.
- noun a connection intended to be used for a limited time. — synonyms: temporary_hookup
- noun sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment). — synonyms: mend, darn
- noun a protective cloth covering for an injured eye. — synonyms: eyepatch
- noun a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body. — synonyms: bandage
Examples
- “patch the skirt”
- “also used metaphorically”
- “The field was patched with snow”