patches

n a small contrasting part of something n a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation n a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole n a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition n a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program n a connection intended to be used for a limited time n sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) n a protective cloth covering for an injured eye n a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body v to join or unite the pieces of v provide with a patch; also used metaphorically v mend by putting a patch on v repair by adding pieces