patchwork

noun · verbB2

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noun

Plural noun:

patchworks

1.
(countable, uncountable)A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.
2.
(countable, figuratively, uncountable)(figurative) Any kind of creation that makes use of many different aspects to create one whole piece.
Bill took all of his poetry and put it together in a folder. It made up a patchwork of his life.
3.
(countable, derogatory, uncountable)A state of regulations whose constituents have an opaque scope of application because of their questionable delimitation with regard to each other.

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verb

V_es/s

patchworks

V_ing/Gerund

patchworking

V_ed/pp

patchworked

1.
(transitive)To create a patchwork from pieces of fabric.
2.
(transitive)To assemble from a variety of sources; to cobble together.

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From patch + work.