Patch

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NOUN

a small contrasting part of something

a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation

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

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

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

a connection intended to be used for a limited time

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

a protective cloth covering for an injured eye

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

VERB

to join or unite the pieces of

provide with a patch

mend by putting a patch on

repair by adding pieces

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