half-patch
nounUK /ˈhɑːf pætʃ/
US /ˈhæf pætʃ/
A half-patch is a small piece of cloth that covers only part of something.
She sewed a half-patch onto the torn knee of her jeans.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plot of land that is only half the usual size.
The farmer planted corn in the half-patch behind the barn.
3. A software fix that corrects only part of a problem.
The developer released a half-patch while working on the full update.
4. A small area of color or texture that covers part of a surface.
A half-patch of sunlight fell across the floor.