patchwork

• Substantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das aus verschiedenen, oft unpassenden Teilen oder Elementen zusammengesetzt ist, oder eine Handarbeitstechnik, bei der kleine Stoffstücke zusammengenäht werden.

A noun referring to something composed of various, often incongruous, parts or elements, or a type of needlework made by sewing together small pieces of different fabrics.

1. Quilted fabricB1formal

   A type of needlework where small pieces of fabric in various colors and patterns are sewn together to form a larger design, often used for blankets or quilts.

   Patchwork

   • She made a beautiful patchwork quilt from old clothes.
   • The artisan displayed a colorful patchwork blanket at the fair.
   • Patchwork is a traditional craft passed down through generations.

   Synonymepieceworkquilt

2. Miscellaneous collectionB2formal

   A theory, argument, or composition made up of various, often incongruous, parts or ideas.

   Sammelsurium

   • His speech was a patchwork of borrowed quotes and personal anecdotes.
   • The policy was a patchwork of compromises that satisfied no one.
   • The novel is a patchwork of different genres and styles.

   Synonymeassortmentcollagefarragograb baghodgepodgejumblemedleymiscellanymishmashmixed bagmotleypastichepotpourriragbag