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Patch

noun

1.

A small contrasting part of something. Synonyms: dapple, fleck, maculation, speckle, spot. "A leopard's spots" , "A patch of clouds" , "Patches of thin ice" , "A fleck of red"

2.

A small area of ground covered by specific vegetation. Synonyms: plot, plot of ground, plot of land. "A cabbage patch" , "A briar patch"

3.

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

4.

A period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition. Synonyms: piece, spell, while. "I need to rest for a piece" , "A spell of good weather" , "A patch of bad weather"

5.

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

6.

A connection intended to be used for a limited time. Synonym: temporary hookup.

7.

Sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment). Synonyms: darn, mend.

8.

A protective cloth covering for an injured eye. Synonym: eyepatch.

9.

A piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body. Synonym: bandage.

verb

(past & past part. patched; pres. part. patching)

1.

To join or unite the pieces of. Synonym: piece.

2.

Provide with a patch; also used metaphorically.

3.

Mend by putting a patch on. Synonym: patch up.

4.

Repair by adding pieces. Synonym: piece.

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"Patch" Quotes from Famous Books

... contrive an' make fren's, an' trade, an' kin flourish a spade. Dar's fruit-trees an' grape-vines dar—an' room enuf to plant anything—an' richness enuf to make peas an' taters an' beets an' cabbages jest jump out o' de yarth. I've took de liberty of makin' a truck patch, an' I've got me a chicken coop, an' I've had mighty good luck with my aigs an' my truck—an' I've got things to trade with the women folks for what I ain't got. De ladies likes tradin', an' dey's mighty neighbourly about yeah, 'memberin' yo' ...

— In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim • Frances Hodgson Burnett

... caucus, Senator Hanway took a last look at the array. Besides Mr. Hawke and Mr. Frost, there were two other candidates, Mr. Patch and Mr. Swinger. These latter had been sent into the lists by the diplomacy of Senator Hanway to hold the delegations from their States, a majority whereof, if released, would fly to Mr. Hawke. With all four names before the caucus, Mr. Frost would lead Mr. Hawke ...

— The President - A novel • Alfred Henry Lewis

... and the Story Girl appeared, and we were all more or less relieved to see that Peter looked quite respectable, despite the indisputable patch on his trousers. His face was rosy, his thick black curls were smoothly combed, and his tie was neatly bowed; but it was his legs which we scrutinized most anxiously. At first glance they seemed well enough; but closer inspection revealed ...

— The Story Girl • Lucy Maud Montgomery

... it would be a sin to allow it; it would be spoiling a saint to patch up a sinner. Thayer's future is too broad to be limited by a futile creature like Lorimer. If he turns Quixotic, I'll poison him. At least, that will ensure his dying in the full ...

— The Dominant Strain • Anna Chapin Ray

... bright across the clock that it showed the time, and its tick was solemn, as though the minutes were marching slowly by. There was no other sound in the room except the breathing of Conrad, who lay in shadow, sleeping heavily, his head a black patch among the pillows. Mary's hair looked like gold in the pale light which reflected in her open eyes. She had been lying so, listening to the tick and watching the ...

— Shapes that Haunt the Dusk • Various

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