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PATCH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Patch.

How to pronounce patch:

US

Patch - as a noun

A small contrasting part of something

Example: "A bald spot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dapple11fleck14maculation14speckle15spot6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
marking14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A small area of ground covered by specific vegetation

Example: "A bean plot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plot6plot of groundplot of land
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
parcel10parcel of landpiece of groundpiece of landtract7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
piece of clothpiece of material
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "He was here for a little while"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
piece9spell7while11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
time6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

A connection intended to be used for a limited time

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
temporary hookup

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

Example: "Her stockings had several mends"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mend7

A protective cloth covering for an injured eye

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eyepatch

Patch - as a verb

To join or unite the pieces of

Example: "Patch the skirt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
piece9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conjoin16join11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Provide with a patch; also used metaphorically

Example: "The field was patched with snow"

Mend by putting a patch on

Example: "Patch a hole"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
patch up

Repair by adding pieces

Example: "She pieced the china cup"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
piece9

Example Sentences

"She sewed a patch onto her jeans."
"The doctor put a nicotine patch on his arm to help him quit smoking."
"There is a small patch of grass in the backyard."
"He applied a patch to fix the software bug."
"The hiker stuck a patch to cover the hole in his tent."
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Word Game Points

Is PATCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, patch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PATCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PATCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, patch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PATCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PATCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, patch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PATCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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