What does PATCH mean?

noun

1. a small contrasting part of something“a bald spot”
2. a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation“a bean plot”
3. a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole
4. a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition“he was here for a little while”
5. a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program
6. a connection intended to be used for a limited time
7. sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)“her stockings had several mends”
8. a protective cloth covering for an injured eye