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patch
noun(patch)
a small contrasting part of something
Synonyms: dapple, fleck, maculation, speckle, spot,
Examples:
A patch of clouds.
Patches of thin ice.
patch
noun(patch)
a connection intended to be used for a limited time
Synonyms: temporary hookup,
patch
verb(patch)
repair by adding pieces
Synonyms: piece,
patch
noun(patch)
a protective cloth covering for an injured eye
Synonyms: eyepatch,
patch
noun(patch)
sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
Synonyms: darn, mend,
patch
noun(patch)
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
Synonyms: bandage,
patch
noun(patch)
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
Synonyms: piece, spell, while,
Examples:
A patch of bad weather.
patch
noun(patch)
a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
Synonyms: plot, plot of ground, plot of land,
Examples:
A cabbage patch.
A briar patch.
patch
verb(patch)
mend by putting a patch on
Synonyms: patch up,
Examples:
Patch a hole.
patch
verb(patch)
to join or unite the pieces of
Synonyms: piece,
Examples:
Patch the skirt.
patch
noun(patch)
a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole
patch
noun(patch)
a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program
patch
verb(patch)
provide with a patch; also used metaphorically
Examples:
The field was patched with snow.

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