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patch vs snap

snap vs patch

patch and snap both are nouns.

patch and snap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
patch Yes No Yes No
snap Yes No Yes No
As nouns, snap is a hyponym of patch; that is, snap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than patch:
  • patch: a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
  • snap: a spell of cold weather
Other hyponyms of patch include cold snap, cold spell, hot spell.
patch (noun) snap (noun)
a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole the act of catching an object with the hands
sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
a protective cloth covering for an injured eye any undertaking that is easy to do
a connection intended to be used for a limited time the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound
a small contrasting part of something an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation a sudden sharp noise
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition a sudden breaking
the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger
tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections
a spell of cold weather
patch (verb) snap (verb)
mend by putting a patch on break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension
repair by adding pieces close with a snapping motion
to join or unite the pieces of utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
provide with a patch; also used metaphorically record on photographic film
to grasp hastily or eagerly
separate or cause to separate abruptly
cause to make a snapping sound
put in play with a snap
bring the jaws together
lose control of one's emotions
move or strike with a noise
move with a snapping sound
make a sharp sound
Difference between patch and snap

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