patch
noun
a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place.
patchable
-
a word derived from
patch.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
We need society’s rules and laws to be as patchable as your computers and phones.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2023
He plans to report vulnerabilities he finds to the vendor when they’re patchable, so they can’t be exploited by criminals or others who might seize an owner’s wallet.
From The Verge ● Jan. 24, 2022
Novels will get longer--electronic books aren't bound by physical constraints--and they'll be patchable and updatable, like software.
From Time Magazine Archive
Oh, we'll catch the horse in a day or two—it's a spoiled colt, anyway—and we'll patch up the buggy if she's patchable.
From The Rules of the Game by Stewart Edward White
