Patch ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Patch ( noun )

1. A piece of material used to mend or strengthen a torn or weak point.
2. A small area of ground, typically one that is different in appearance or quality from the surrounding area.
3. A small piece of software that is designed to update or fix a computer program or system.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french pacche, probably of germanic origin.

Examples:

1. He put a patch on his jeans.
2. A patch of blue sky.
3. The patch for the software.

(As a verb)

Patch ( verb )

1. A piece of material used to mend or strengthen a torn or weak point.
2. A small area of ground, typically one that is different in appearance or quality from the surrounding area.
3. A small piece of software that is designed to update or fix a computer program or system.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french pacche, probably of germanic origin.

Examples:

1. He put a patch on his jeans.
2. A patch of blue sky.
3. The patch for the software.