patchs

Patchs is not a standard English plural form. The usual plural is patches. The word patch can refer to several different objects and concepts, depending on context, and Patchs may appear as a misspelling or, rarely, as a specialized name in some languages or domains.

In textiles and repair, a patch is a piece of material applied to cover a hole, reinforce wear, or decorate fabric. Patches are commonly made from cloth such as cotton, denim, or leather, and can be sewn on, ironed on with heat-activated adhesive, or affixed with fabric glue. They are used on clothing, bags, and quilts, and can be functional or purely ornamental.

In computing, a patch is a small update to a software program or operating system intended to fix bugs, patch security vulnerabilities, or add minor features. Patches are distributed as files or installers and applied to an existing software version. Organizations manage patches through patch management processes and schedules. Popular examples include operating system security updates released on regular cycles by vendors, as well as patches for open-source software that are proposed, reviewed, and merged by developers.

In medicine, a transdermal patch is an adhesive bandage-like device that delivers a drug through the skin over time. Examples include nicotine patches and pain relief patches; such patches are designed to provide controlled release without oral tablets.

Other uses include ecological terminology, where a patch refers to a distinct area of habitat, and networking, where patch cables and patch panels describe modular connection points used to route signals.