patching (Noun) — The act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it.
patching (Verb) — To join or unite the pieces of. ex. "patch the skirt"
patching (Verb) — Provide with a patch; also used metaphorically. ex. "The field was patched with snow"
patching (Verb) — Mend by putting a patch on. ex. "patch a hole"
patching (Verb) — Repair by adding pieces. ex. "She patched the china cup"