patch

A small contrasting part of something.

“a patch of clouds”

“patches of thin ice”

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

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

A connection intended to be used for a limited time.

A protective cloth covering for an injured eye.

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

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

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

“a patch of bad weather”

A small area of ground covered by specific vegetation.

“a cabbage patch”

“a briar patch”

To join or unite the pieces of.

“patch the skirt”

Provide with a patch; also used metaphorically.

“The field was patched with snow”

Repair by adding pieces.

Mend by putting a patch on.

“patch a hole”