patching

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of repairing a damaged surface or object by covering it with a new piece.

  - "After the torn shirt was patched, it looked as good as new."
  - "The cobbler specializes in patching shoes."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patching
hacking , whacking , packing

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Variants

List of all variants of patching 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 the Old French word 'patir' meaning 'to suffer' and the English suffix '-ing'. Originally referred to the process of enduring or bearing a hardship, but came to mean the act of repairing.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'patching' has been used in the field of computing since the 1960s to refer to the process of making repairs to software.

2. The largest patch ever created was for the game 'Eve Online', which weighed in at over 1.5GB.

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Related Concepts

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1. Patchwork: A technique of creating a design by sewing together pieces of fabric.

2. Repair: The action of restoring something to a good condition.

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Culture

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Patching has been used extensively in various cultures and industries. In the world of fashion, designers have used patchwork to create unique and visually appealing garments. In the automotive industry, car enthusiasts use patching to restore vintage vehicles. In literature, the metaphor of a 'patched' life has been used to describe someone who has overcome hardships and challenges.

How to Memorize "patching"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a torn piece of fabric being covered with a new piece.
   - Imagine yourself patching a hole in a pair of jeans.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'patching' with the image of a cobbler working on a pair of shoes.
   - Think of the term 'patchwork' when you hear the word 'patching'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'patching' as 'p-a-t-c-h-i-n-g' where each letter stands for a word: 'Putting Another Torn Covering To Heal Injuries Now'.

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