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The blanket had a bright patchwork design.
What does Patchwork mean?
Patchwork is made from many pieces joined together.
Dictionary definition
Something made by joining many different pieces together, often in a pattern.
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Patchwork in a sentence
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The map looked like a patchwork of fields and roads.
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Patchwork
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WordPatchwork.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningPatchwork is made from many pieces joined together.
ExampleExample: The blanket had a bright patchwork design.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- patch · wurk
- Strongest beat
- patch
- Ending
- wurk
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on patch.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
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single pieceSomething made from one part.
uniform designA design that is the same throughout.
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Patchwork word family
Base word
patchwork
noun
patchworks
Plural form used for more than one patchwork item.
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