patch
noun
a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place.
patching
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present participleof patch.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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That’s where the group’s volunteers work in concert with Southern California Gas crews patching the scores of potholes created by extreme nature, not by radial tires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
The BBC asked the county council what type of patching was used for the repair and how long it felt it should last.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Most companies are getting better at patching critical bugs, but AI is driving up the sheer volume of reported bugs and patching everything is taking longer, according to HackerOne, which helps companies triage bug reports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
"We need as many hands on our body, patching all the wounds," she said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
Then he pulled a jug of water, a small bag of patching cement, a trowel, and a plastic tray from the tar pail.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
