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sling vs patch

patch vs sling

sling and patch both are nouns.

sling and patch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sling Yes No Yes No
patch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, patch is a hypernym of sling; that is, patch is a word with a broader meaning than sling:
  • sling: bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
  • patch: a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
Other hypernyms of sling include bandage.
sling (noun) patch (noun)
bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released a protective cloth covering for an injured eye
a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel a connection intended to be used for a limited time
a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice 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
sling (verb) patch (verb)
hurl as if with a sling mend by putting a patch on
hold or carry in a sling repair by adding pieces
move with a sling to join or unite the pieces of
hang loosely or freely; let swing provide with a patch; also used metaphorically
Difference between sling and patch

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