patchwork
IPA: pˈætʃwɝk
noun
- A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.
- (figurative) Any kind of creation that utilizes many different aspects to create one whole piece.
- (derogatory) A state of regulations whose constituents have an opaque scope of application because of their questionable delimitation with regard to each other.
verb
- To create a patchwork from pieces of fabric.
- To assemble from a variety of sources; to cobble together.
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Examples of "patchwork" in Sentences
- The above text is not a patchwork.
- The patchwork doll lies beside her.
- The name originated from patchwork quilt.
- The plateau is a patchwork of forests and farmland.
- A unique form of patchwork quilt is the crazy quilt.
- The area was a patchwork of a multitude of kingdoms.
- The article, as it stands, is disorienting and patchwork.
- This patchwork of obfuscation is coming apart at the seams.
- At the moment, much of the article is an unconnected patchwork.
- The quilting design does not necessarily follow the patchwork design.
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