patches

Meanings

• Noun

  A small piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or damage on a larger surface.

  - "She used patches to repair the torn fabric of her jeans."
  - "The roof needed several patches before the rainy season."

• Noun

  A collection of computer programs designed to address specific problems or enhance functionality.

  - "The software update included several new patches for security vulnerabilities."
  - "The IT department released a new patch for the bug in the email client."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpætʃɪz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=501919"

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Synonyms

tract , area , blotch , period , section , spell , spot , stretch , diff file , beauty spot

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patches
hatch , catch , witch , stitch

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Variants

List of all variants of patches that leads to same result
patch , patched , patches , patching , in patches , briar patch , briar patches , oil patch , oil patches , shoulder patch , shoulder patches , 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 Middle English 'patch' meaning 'a piece cut out' or 'a small piece'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'patchwork' comes from the Old English word 'patch' meaning 'a piece' and 'work' meaning 'labour'.

2. In the 1980s, computer patches were distributed on floppy disks.

3. The term 'patch' is also used in the medical field to describe a small piece of skin grafted onto a wound.

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Related Concepts

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1. mending: The act of repairing or restoring something that is damaged or broken.

2. quilting: The art of creating decorative coverings for furniture, walls, or beds, typically made by sewing together layers of fabric.

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Culture

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In literature, patches have been used metaphorically to represent small improvements or repairs, as in the phrase 'a patchwork of solutions'. In art, patches have been used in quilting and other textile arts.

How to Memorize "patches"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small piece of material being used to cover a hole or damage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'patches' with the idea of repairing or mending.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P-repairs-A-damages-C-holes-S-surfaces-T-patches' to remember the meaning.

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