Definition

A person who repairs or fixes something, often by adding a patch or a piece to cover a hole or damage.

Example

The patcher quickly fixed the hole in the wall with a piece of drywall.

Conversation

Have you seen the new patcher for the game?

Yeah, I heard it fixes a lot of bugs.

I hope it makes the gameplay smoother, then.

Definitely! I can't wait to try it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Patcher → It is formed from "patch" (from Middle English *pacche*, meaning a piece of material used to cover a hole) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A patcher is a person who covers or repairs holes with patches.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who uses a piece of material ('patch') to cover or fix something, and the '-er' indicates that this person is doing the action.

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