All Definitions for Patches
Below are all the dictionary definitions of patches:
1A 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.
2A small piece of anything used to repair damage or a breach
3As, a patch on a kettle, a roof, etc.
4A 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 will happen in the near future.
5A small, usually contrasting but always somehow different or distinct, part of something else (location, time, size)
6A small area, a small plot of land or piece of ground.
7A local region of professional responsibility.
8A piece of material used to cover a wound.
9An adhesive piece of material, impregnated with a drug, which is worn on the skin, the drug being slowly absorbed over a period of time.
10A cover worn over a damaged eye, an eyepatch.
11A block on the muzzle of a gun, to do away with the effect of dispart, in sighting.
12A piece of data intended to modify a computer file by replacing a part of it.
13A small piece of material that is manually passed through a gun barrel to clean it.
14A piece of greased cloth or leather used as wrapping for a rifle ball, to make it fit the bore.
15(often patch cable, patch cord, etc.
16See also patch panel) A cable connecting two pieces of electrical equipment.
17A sound setting for a musical synthesizer (originally selected by means of a patch cable).
18A butterfly of the genus Chlosyne.
19To mend by sewing on a piece or pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.
20To mend with pieces
21To repair by fastening pieces on.
22To make out of pieces or patches, like a quilt.
23To join or unite the pieces of
24To patch the skirt.
25To employ a temporary, removable electronic connection, as one between two components in a communications system.
26To repair or arrange in a hasty or clumsy manner
27To make the changes a patch describes
28To apply a patch to the files in question. Hence:
29To fix or improve a computer program without a complete upgrade.
30To make a quick and possibly temporary change to a program.
31To connect two pieces of electrical equipment using a cable.
32A small piece of black silk stuck on the face or neck to heighten beauty by contrast, worn by ladies in the 17th and 18th centuries
33An imitation beauty mark.
34An overlay used to obtain a stronger impression.
35A paltry fellow
36A rogue
37A ninny
38A fool.
39A surname.
About synonyms for patches
Finding the right synonym for patches helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "A 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.", patches has 0 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for patches, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.