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patch

Definition

  • noun: a piece of material that is used to cover a hole in something or to provide extra protection to an area
  • noun: a piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or a weak spot
  • verb: to cover a hole in (something) with a piece of material
  • verb: to mend, cover, or fill up a hole or weak spot in
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: hershey bar, x ray, actinic ray

Examples

  • He's going through a bad/difficult/rough 'patch' [='spell'] right now.

  • The chair's original paint is still visible 'in patches'. [=in spots]

  • The doctor 'patched' him 'up', so he's going to be as good as new.

Movie quotes

  • (..) do you ever get any free time? Oh, yeah. Lots. - Bye. - OK. - What are you doing? - Nicotine patch. Helps me think. Impossible to sustain a smoking habit in London these days. Bad news for brain work. - It's good news for breathing. - Oh, breathing! Breathing's boring. Is that...three patches? It's a three-patch problem. Well...? You asked me to come, I'm assuming it's important. Oh, yeah, of course. Can I borrow your phone? (..)
    2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: A Study in Pink Season: 1 Episode 1