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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

  • (..) in this place in the first place. Shouldn't have landed on this damn ball, I know that. Shouldn't have landed on this damn ball, I know that. Well, the sooner we patch this thing up and get out of here, the sooner we can go home. This place gives me the creeps. That's amazing. (..)
    1979 Alien