Patch (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small contrasting part of something; "a bald spot"; "a leopard's spots"; "a patch of clouds"; "patches of thin ice"; "a fleck of red".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The hiker carefully avoided a patch of mud on the trail.
- A small patch of bright green caught my eye amidst the dull winter landscape.
- Her cheek had a noticeable patch of acne that was healing slowly.
- A patch of turbulence caused the plane to shake and rattle.
- The fashion designer deliberately added a colorful patch to the elbow of the worn jeans.
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- Mock Sun
- Macula
- Speck
- Parhelion
- Pinpoint
- Macule
- Sundog
- Facula
- Plaque
- Solar Facula
- Worn Spot
- Fret
- Nebula
- Sunspot
- Splash
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Meaning 2
A short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The software company released a patch to fix the security vulnerability that had been discovered in their latest update.
- The programmer spent hours debugging the code before finally finding the issue and creating a patch to resolve it.
- The patch was downloaded and installed automatically by the operating system, fixing the problem without requiring user intervention.
- The team worked through the night to develop a patch for the critical bug that was causing the program to crash.
- After applying the patch, the users reported that the issue was resolved and the program was functioning as expected.
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Meaning 3
A connection intended to be used for a limited time.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The temporary patch on the tire will hold until we can get to a repair shop.
- The doctor applied a nicotine patch to help her patient quit smoking.
- The IT department created a patch for the software bug, but it's only a temporary fix.
- The bandage served as a patch on the cut until we could get to the hospital.
- The engineers designed a patch to connect the old and new systems until the upgrade was complete.
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Meaning 4
A protective cloth covering for an injured eye.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
A piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The quilt was made up of colorful patches sewn together in a intricate pattern.
- She used a patch to cover the hole in her favorite jeans.
- The Boy Scout proudly wore a patch on his uniform signifying his completion of a wilderness survival course.
- The tailor applied a patch to the torn seam of the jacket.
- The embroidered patch on the jacket added a touch of elegance to the overall design.
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Meaning 6
A period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition; "he was here for a little while"; "I need to rest for a piece"; "a spell of good weather"; "a patch of bad weather".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- We experienced a patch of clear sailing after a long storm.
- There's a patch of gravel along this road where my car usually slips.
- During that patch of fog we nearly missed our exit on the highway.
- Her winning patch made everyone a lot more enthusiastic.
- In between showers, the crowd looked out on a sunny patch and some pretty fall color.
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Meaning 7
A small area of ground covered by specific vegetation; "a bean plot"; "a cabbage patch"; "a briar patch".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 8
Sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment); "her stockings had several mends".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 9
A piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The nurse applied a patch to the cut on the patient's knee to stop the bleeding.
- She put a patch over her eye to protect it from the dust and debris.
- The doctor prescribed a medicated patch to help heal the wound on his hand.
- After the surgery, the patient had to wear a patch over his eye for several days.
- The athlete wore a patch on her ankle to support the injured tendon during the game.