Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Patches.
How to pronounce patches:
US
Patches - as a noun
A small contrasting part of something
Example: "A bald spot"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dapple11fleck14maculation14speckle15spot6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
marking14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
Example: "A bean plot"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plot6plot of groundplot of landHypernyms (Closely Related)
parcel10parcel of landpiece of groundpiece of landtract7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
piece of clothpiece of materialHyponyms (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)
piece9spell7while11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
time6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program
Sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
Example: "Her stockings had several mends"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mend7A piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bandage11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dressing10medical dressingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She sewed patches on her jeans to cover the holes."
"The doctor put antibiotic patches on the patient's skin."
"The scout earned multiple merit patches for his achievements."
"The fireman put out the fire in small patches."
"The quilt was made of colorful fabric patches."
Word Game Points
Is PATCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, patches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PATCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is PATCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, patches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPATCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PATCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, patches is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPATCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
