patch

a small contrasting part of something

“a patch of clouds”

to join or unite the pieces of

“patch the skirt”

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

provide with a patch; also used metaphorically

“The field was patched with snow”

a connection intended to be used for a limited time

repair by adding pieces

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”