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How to pronounce patch
Say it like this: /ˈpætʃ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does patch mean?
nounA piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.
“His sleeves had patches on the elbows where different fabric had been sewn on to replace material that had worn away.”
A small piece of anything used to repair damage or a breach; as, a patch on a kettle, a roof, etc.
“I can't afford to replace the roof, which is what it really needs. I'll have the roofer apply a patch.”
A piece of any size, used to repair something for a temporary period only, or that it is temporary because it is not meant to last long or will be removed as soon as a proper repair can be made, which
“Before you can fix a dam, you have to apply a patch to the hole so that everything can dry off.”
verbTo mend by sewing on a piece or pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.
“My coat needs patching.”
To mend with pieces; to repair by fastening pieces on.
To make out of pieces or patches, like a quilt.
“I patched together this quilt.”
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