patch

patch · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or a weak spot.

  2. 2.

    A small area that differs from its surroundings.

  3. 3.

    (Computing) A piece of code designed to fix problems or update a computer program.

  4. 4.

    A small plot of land used for growing vegetables or flowers.

Forms

plural: patches

Related words

See also: piece, repair, update
Synonyms: area, piece, section

Etymology

From Old French pieche meaning "piece," possibly from Celtic origins.