patches

patch-es · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of patch; pieces of material used to mend or cover holes.

  2. 2.

    Small areas that differ from their surroundings.

  3. 3.

    Software updates that fix bugs or add features.

Related words

See also: mend, patch, repair
Synonyms: pieces, sections, spots

Etymology

From Old French pieche "piece, fragment," related to Medieval Latin pecia.