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patchwork.

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

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

    countable · uncountable
  2. Any kind of creation that makes use of many different aspects to create one whole piece.

    countable · figuratively · uncountable
    Bill took all of his poetry and put it together in a folder. It made up a patchwork of his life.
  3. A state of regulations whose constituents have an opaque scope of application because of their questionable delimitation with regard to each other.

    countable · derogatory · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From patch + work.

verb
  1. To create a patchwork from pieces of fabric.

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

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From patch + work.

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