patching (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 patching

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."

Synonyms of patching

Words with a similar meaning to patching:

• piece
• area
• section
• segment

Antonyms of patching

Words with the opposite meaning to patching:

• whole
• entirety

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