patched

Meanings

• Verb

  To mend or repair (something) by covering or fastening a torn or broken part with a piece of material.

  - "I will patch the hole in the wall with some putty."
  - "The shoemaker patched the customer's shoes."

• Verb

  To cover or decorate (an article of clothing) with patches.

  - "The jeans had patches on the knees."
  - "The scout wore a uniform with patches representing various merit badges."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patched
catch , hatch , match , patch , scratch , watch

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Variants

List of all variants of patched that leads to same result
patch , patched , patches , patching , patch together , patched together , patches together , patching together , patch things up , patch up , patched up , patches up , patching up

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Etymology

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From Old French 'patiser' meaning 'to repair', 'patch' originated from the Middle English 'patchen' which meant 'to mend' or 'to cover'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'patch' can also be used in the context of computer software to refer to a modification or update to fix bugs or vulnerabilities.

2. The word 'patch' is derived from the Middle English 'patchen', which means 'to smear, spread, or coat'.

3. In the early days of television, networks would 'patch' together various footage from different sources to create a cohesive broadcast.

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Related Concepts

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1. Repair: The action of fixing or restoring something that is damaged or broken.

2. Mend: To restore something to a good condition or to make it work properly again.

3. Piece: A part or portion of something.

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Culture

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Patches have been used in various forms of expression, including fashion (denim jeans with patches, military uniforms, and scouting uniforms), art (quilts and patchwork), and literature (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, where the character of the White Rabbit wears a waistcoat with a patch).

How to Memorize "patched"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a torn piece of fabric and the process of covering the tear with a patch.
   - Visualize the action of mending or repairing an object by patching it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'patch' with repairing or mending.
   - Think of the word 'patch' as a cover or a solution to a problem.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P is for Patching Problems' to remember the meaning of the word 'patch'.
   - Create a mental image of a patch covering a hole in an object to remember the definition.

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