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noun
A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Any kind of creation that makes use of many different aspects to create one whole piece.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, figuratively, uncountable
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noun
A state of regulations whose constituents have an opaque scope of application because of their questionable delimitation with regard to each other.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, derogatory, uncountable
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verb
To create a patchwork from pieces of fabric.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To assemble from a variety of sources; to cobble together.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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noun
sewing consisting of pieces of different materials sewn together in a pattern
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: sewing, stitchery
noun
a quilt made by sewing patches of different materials together
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: patchwork quilt
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: quilt, comforter, comfort, puff
Narrower terms: crazy quilt
noun
a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: hodgepodge, jumble
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: theory
History
From patch + work.
Across languages
14 source translations are retained for this English entry.
