patt

/pæt/

Definitions

1. noun

A small piece of something, especially a chip or a shred.

“The cook broke a patt off the bread loaf.”

2. noun

A pattern or texture, especially in fabric.

“The design on the fabric was a beautiful patt of flowers.”

3. verb

To strike something lightly, especially with the hand or a tool.

“She patt the dirt to loosen the roots of the plant.”

4. verb

To strike or hit something repeatedly, often in a rhythmic or musical manner.

“The drummer patt the drumbeat into rhythm.”

Synonyms

  • chip
  • fragment
  • piece
  • shred

Antonyms

  • complete
  • whole