patchwork in Dutch
patchwork in Dutch is lappendeken, lapwerk — patchwork means fabric made by sewing together many small pieces of different colours or shapes.
patchwork in Dutch
lappendeken
A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.
lapwerk
A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.
lappendeken
(figurative) Any kind of creation that makes use of many different aspects to create one whole piece.
What does "patchwork" mean?
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noun Fabric made by sewing together many small pieces of different colours or shapes.
"Her grandmother made a beautiful patchwork quilt."
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noun Something made up of many different, often unrelated, parts.
"The country's laws are a patchwork of overlapping regulations."
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verb To assemble something from various different pieces or sources.
"They patchworked together a funding plan from several grants."
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patchwork in a sentence
- Her grandmother made a beautiful patchwork quilt.
- The country's laws are a patchwork of overlapping regulations.
- They patchworked together a funding plan from several grants.
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What is "patchwork" in Dutch?
"patchwork" in Dutch is lappendeken, lapwerk. patchwork means: Fabric made by sewing together many small pieces of different colours or shapes.
How do you use "patchwork" in a sentence?
Example: "Her grandmother made a beautiful patchwork quilt." In Dutch, "patchwork" is lappendeken, lapwerk.
Are there other ways to say "patchwork" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "patchwork": lappendeken, lapwerk.
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