What is the meaning of patching?

noun

  • The act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it.

verb

  • To join or unite the pieces of.
    • usage: "patch the skirt"
  • Provide with a patch; also used metaphorically.
    • usage: "The field was patched with snow"
  • Mend by putting a patch on.
    • usage: "patch a hole"
  • Repair by adding pieces.
    • usage: "She pieced the china cup"
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