patch


patch together

verb

Definition of PATCH

to make or assemble roughly or hastily <the stranded hikers patched together a shelter that afforded some protection from the wind>
Synonyms jury-rig, patch (together), throw up
Related Words dash (off); jerry-build
Near Antonyms craft, handcraft; fashion, forge, hammer out, pound (out)

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