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patcher

patcher noun: a person who patches something.

Noun

patcher (plural patchers)

  1. A person who patches something.
  2. A process or program that applies a software patch.
    • It is hidden in an installer, license key generator or patcher that you will need to access the offered video or software.2006, Elizabeth Drake, 50 Plus One Tips to Preventing Identity Theft, page 26
  3. (historical) The driver's assistant or lackey in a team of miners.

Forms of patcher

pluralpatchers

Origin of patcher

From patch + -er.

Questions about patcher

What does patcher mean?
Patcher means a person who patches something.
What part of speech is patcher?
Patcher is a noun.
What is the plural of patcher?
The plural of patcher is patchers.

Words near patcher in the dictionary

  1. patched-up
  2. Patchell
  3. Patchells
  4. Patchen
  5. Patchens
  6. patcher
  7. patcheree
  8. patcherees
  9. patcheries
  10. patcherries
  11. patcherry

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