patch

noun

1.
a small contrasting part of something
Derived from:
patch patchy
2.
3.
a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole
Derived from:
patch
4.
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
5.
a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program
6.
a connection intended to be used for a limited time
7.
sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
Derived from:
patch
8.
a protective cloth covering for an injured eye
9.
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body