Definition of "Patch" :

noun: a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

noun: a protective cloth covering for an injured eye

noun: sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

noun: a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole

noun: a connection intended to be used for a limited time

noun: a small contrasting part of something

"A patch of clouds."

noun: a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program

noun: a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation

"A cabbage patch."

noun: a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

"A patch of bad weather."

verb: repair by adding pieces

verb: mend by putting a patch on

"Patch a hole."

verb: to join or unite the pieces of

"Patch the skirt."

verb: provide with a patch; also used metaphorically

"The field was patched with snow."