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patcher


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who mends or repairs things, especially shoes or clothing.

    - "After wearing out the soles of my shoes, I took them to the patcher to be mended."
    - "The patcher worked tirelessly to fix all the rips and tears in the tent before the camping trip."
  • noun

    A piece of material used to cover a hole or repair a damaged surface.

    - "The painter used a patcher to cover the small hole in the wall before painting."
    - "The roofer applied a patcher to the leaking roof to prevent further damage."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with patcher
mender , ender , tender
Variants
List of all variants of patcher that leads to same result
patchier , patchiest , patchily , patchiness , patchinesses , patchy
Etymology
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From Old English 'pacian' meaning 'to mend, to heal'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'patcher' comes from the Old English word 'pacian', which means 'to mend' or 'to heal'.

  2. In the world of computing, a 'patcher' is a software tool used to apply updates or modifications to existing software.


Related Concepts
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  1. repair: The action of restoring something to a good condition after it has been damaged or broken.

  2. mend: To restore to a sound or functional condition; to put in order or repair.


Culture
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In literature, 'patcher' has been used metaphorically to describe someone who fixes or solves problems, such as a 'patcher of quarrels'. In art, a patchwork quilt can be seen as a metaphor for the 'patcher's' ability to mend and bring together disparate elements.

How to Memorize "patcher"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person mending or repairing something with a patch. Imagine the steps involved in the process, such as cleaning the area, applying the patch, and securing it in place.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'patcher' with the image of a mender or repairer. Imagine a patcher as someone who brings things back to life by repairing them.

  3. mnemonics

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