PATCHES

A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.

"His sleeves had patches on the elbows where different fabric had been sewn on to replace material that had worn away."

A small piece of anything used to repair damage or a breach; as, a patch on a kettle, a roof, etc.

"I can't afford to replace the roof, which is what it really needs. I'll have the roofer apply a patch."

A piece of any size, used to repair something for a temporary period only, or that it is temporary because it is not meant to last long or will be removed as soon as a proper repair can be made, which will happen in the near future.

""This patch should hold until you reach the city," the mechanic said as he patted the car's hood."

To mend by sewing on a piece or pieces of cloth, leather, or the like

"My coat needs patching."

To mend with pieces; to repair by fastening pieces on.

To make out of pieces or patches, like a quilt.

A paltry fellow; a rogue; a ninny; a fool.