patch

/pˈæt‍ʃ/

/ˈpætʃ/

[noun] [verb]

Patch

[NOUN]

sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

synonyms : darn

mend

a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

synonyms : bandage

a small contrasting part of something

synonyms : dapple

a small plot of land that is used for growing a particular type of crops or plants

synonyms : plot

plot of ground

plot of land

a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole

a protective cloth covering for an injured eye

synonyms : eyepatch

a connection intended to be used for a limited time

synonyms : temporary hookup

a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program

a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

synonyms : piece

spell

while

to patch

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to join or unite the pieces of

synonyms : piece

provide with a patch; also used metaphorically

mend by putting a patch on

synonyms : patch up

repair by adding pieces

synonyms : piece

Examples

1. He's not a patch on the rest of the Cabinet.

2. She decorated her shopping bag with colorful patches.

3. The dermatologist will test a small patch of skin to diagnose any allergies.

4. Handsome, she thought, but not a patch on Alex.

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