patchwork

noun

  1. 1

    A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.

  2. 2

    Any kind of creation that utilizes many different aspects to create one whole piece.

  3. 3

    A state of regulations whose constituents have an opaque scope of application because of their questionable delimitation with regard to each other.

verb

  1. 1

    To create a patchwork from pieces of fabric.

  2. 2

    To assemble from a variety of sources; to cobble together.

Translate “patchwork” to another language

Click any language to open the translator with this word already filled in.