Patch
/pætʃ/
The meaning and definition of Patch, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.
“His sleeves had patches on the elbows where different fabric had been sewn on to replace material that had worn away.”
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A small piece of anything used to repair damage or a breach; as, a patch on a kettle, a roof, etc.
“I can't afford to replace the roof, which is what it really needs. I'll have the roofer apply a patch.”
verb
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To mend by sewing on a piece or pieces of cloth, leather, or the like
“My coat needs patching.”
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(generally with the particle "up") To repair or arrange in a hasty or clumsy manner
“The truce between the two countries has been patched up.”
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