

patches
/ΛpΓ¦tΚΙͺz/
noun


noun
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.






noun
A small piece of black silk stuck on the face or neck to heighten beauty by contrast, worn by ladies in the 17th and 18th centuries; an imitation beauty mark.








noun
(often patch cable, patch cord etc.; see also patch panel) A cable connecting two pieces of electrical equipment.









verb
To employ a temporary, removable electronic connection, as one between two components in a communications system.



verb
To connect two pieces of electrical equipment using a cable.

