patch (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /pætʃ/
Definition
A small piece of material used to cover a hole or mend a tear, or a small area of color or texture that is different from its surroundings.
Examples
She sewed a patch onto her jeans to cover the rip.
The quilt was made of many colorful patches sewn together.
There's a small patch of dry grass in the middle of the lawn.
How to Use patch
- patch up (phrasal verb)
- To repair something, especially a relationship or argument. — "They decided to patch up their argument and remain friends."
- patch of (prepositional phrase)
- A small area of something. — "He found a small patch of wild strawberries in the woods."
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