Here's how:
* A noun: It refers to a piece of cloth made by sewing together scraps of different fabrics.
* Example: "She made a beautiful patchwork quilt for her daughter."
It can also be used figuratively:
* A noun: It can describe something made up of different parts or elements.
* Example: "The government's economic policy is a patchwork of ideas from different parties."
Let me know if you have any other questions about "patchwork"!