patchwork

Meanings

• noun

  A piece of fabric made by sewing together smaller pieces of cloth.

  - "She made a beautiful patchwork quilt."
  - "The children enjoyed playing with patches of different colors."

• noun

  A design or pattern made up of various elements.

  - "The patchwork of different cultures in the region is fascinating."
  - "The patchwork of stars in the night sky is breathtaking."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patchwork
hackwork , slackwork , backwork

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Variants

List of all variants of patchwork that leads to same result
patchwork , patchworks , patchwork quilt , patchwork quilts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Middle English patche, patch, a piece, patchwork being a collection of such pieces.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'patchwork' is also used metaphorically to describe a situation or collection of disparate elements.

2. The oldest known patchwork quilt dates back to the 14th century.

3. The largest patchwork quilt ever made was created by 4,500 quilters in India and measures over 10,000 square feet.

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Related Concepts

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1. quilting: The art of sewing together pieces of fabric to make a thick, warm layer for bedding or clothing.

2. collage: A work of art made by gluing various materials onto a surface.

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Culture

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Patchwork has a rich cultural significance, particularly in quilting, where it represents a collaborative and creative process. It has been used as a symbol of community, resourcefulness, and tradition.

How to Memorize "patchwork"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a quilt made up of many small pieces of fabric sewn together.
   - Visualize a design or pattern made up of various elements.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'patchwork' with a quilt.
   - Associate the word 'patchwork' with a design or pattern.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Eat Quiche' to remember the definition of patchwork as 'a piece of fabric made by sewing together smaller pieces of cloth'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Different Patterns Create Art' to remember the definition of patchwork as 'a design or pattern made up of various elements'.

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