patch

Noun · /pætʃ/
  1. A piece of material used to cover a hole or repair a damaged area.
    He sewed a patch onto his jeans.
  2. A small area different from its surroundings.
    A patch of sunlight lit up the floor.
  3. A piece of land used for a specific purpose, like gardening.
    He planted vegetables in his patch.
synonyms: piece, area, section, segment