PATCH

/pætʃ/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 13

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

“His sleeves had patches on the elbows where different fabric had been sewn on to replace material that had worn away.”
“I can't afford to replace the roof, which is what it really needs. I'll have the roofer apply a patch.”
“"This patch should hold until you reach the city," the mechanic said as he patted the car's hood.”