PATCHES
/ˈpætʃɪz/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of 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.
Examples of PATCHES in a Sentence
- "His sleeves had patches on the elbows where different fabric had been sewn on to replace material that had worn away."
- "I can't afford to replace the roof, which is what it really needs. I'll have the roofer apply a patch."
- ""This patch should hold until you reach the city," the mechanic said as he patted the car's hood."
- "My coat needs patching."
Word Details
Is PATCHES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PATCHES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PATCHES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for PATCHES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | t | c | h | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PATCHES
100 words from the letters in PATCHES
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How to Use PATCHES in Word Games
PATCHES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PATCHES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PATCHES to find 100 additional valid words.