HyperDic: patchwork

English > 3 senses of the word patchwork:
NOUNcognitionpatchwork, hodgepodge, jumblea theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas
artifactpatchwork, patchwork quilta quilt made by sewing patches of different materials together
artifactpatchworksewing consisting of pieces of different materials sewn together in a pattern
patchwork > pronunciation
Soundspae'chwer.k
Rhymesartwork ... work: 53 rhymes with erk...
English > patchwork: 3 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningA theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas.
Synonymshodgepodge, jumble
BroadertheoryA belief that can guide behavior
English > patchwork: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA quilt made by sewing patches of different materials together.
Synonympatchwork quilt
Narrowercrazy quiltA patchwork quilt without a design
Broaderquilt, comforter, comfort, puffbedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
Spanishalmazuela, arambel, centón
Catalancentón, flassada de retalls
English > patchwork: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningSewing consisting of pieces of different materials sewn together in a pattern.
Broadersewing, stitcheryNeedlework on which you are working with needle and thread
Spanishalmazuela

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