noun. ['ˈpætʃˌwɝːk'] a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas.
noun. ['ˈpætʃˌwɝːk'] sewing consisting of pieces of different materials sewn together in a pattern.
noun. ['ˈpætʃˌwɝːk'] a quilt made by sewing patches of different materials together.