Meaning of 'patch'

noun

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

Synonyms: bandage

noun

a protective cloth covering for an injured eye

Synonyms: eyepatch

noun

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

Synonyms: mend

noun

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

noun

a connection intended to be used for a limited time

Synonyms: temporary hookup

noun

a small contrasting part of something

Synonyms: spot

noun

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

noun

a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation

Synonyms: plot plot of land plot of ground

noun

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

Synonyms: piece spell while

verb

repair by adding pieces

Synonyms: piece

verb

mend by putting a patch on

Example: "patch a hole"

Synonyms: patch up

verb

to join or unite the pieces of

Example: "patch the skirt"

Synonyms: piece

verb

provide with a patch