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plaque vs patch

patch vs plaque

plaque and patch both are nouns.

plaque is not a verb while patch is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plaque Yes No No No
patch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, patch is a hypernym of plaque; that is, patch is a word with a broader meaning than plaque:
  • plaque: (pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body
  • patch: a small contrasting part of something
Other hypernyms of plaque include dapple, fleck, maculation, speckle, spot.
plaque (noun) patch (noun)
a memorial made of brass a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole
(pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
a protective cloth covering for an injured eye
a connection intended to be used for a limited time
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
a small contrasting part of something
a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program
a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
plaque (verb) patch (verb)
mend by putting a patch on
repair by adding pieces
to join or unite the pieces of
provide with a patch; also used metaphorically
Difference between plaque and patch

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