patch (
http://definr.com/patch)
n 1: a small contrasting part of something; "a bald spot"; "a
leopard's spots"; "a patch of clouds"; "patches of thin
ice": "a fleck of red" [syn:
spot,
speckle,
dapple,
fleck,
maculation]
2: a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation; "a
bean plot"; "a cabbage patch"; "a briar patch" [syn:
plot,
plot of ground]
3: a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a
hole
4: a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer
program
5: a connection intended to be used for a limited time [syn: {temporary
hookup}]
6: sewing that repairs a worn or torn place in a garment [syn:
mend]
7: a protective cloth covering for an injured eye [syn:
eyepatch]
v 1: to join or unite the pieces of; "patch the skirt" [syn:
piece]
2: provide with a patch; also used metaphorically: "The field
was patched with snow"
3: mend or supply with a patch; "patch a hole" [syn:
patch up]
4: repair by adding pieces; "She pieced the china cup" [syn:
piece]