patchwork
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Synonyms: watchwork, catchwork, pitchwork, catchword, watchword, lathwork, bitchwork, botchwork, patchworky, pitchfork, patchcord
Antonyms: watchwork, catchwork, pitchwork, catchword, watchword, lathwork, bitchwork, botchwork, patchworky, pitchfork, patchcord
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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.
- {{lb|en|figurative}} Any kind of [[creation]] that makes use of many different [[aspect]]s to create one whole piece.
- {{lb|en|derogatory}} A state of [[regulation]]s whose constituents have an [[opaque]] [[scope]] of [[application]] because of their questionable delimitation with regard to each other.
Verb
- {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[create]] a patchwork from [[piece]]s of [[fabric]].
- {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[assemble]] from a [[variety]] of [[source]]s; to [[cobble]] together.
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