cold patch

English

Noun

cold patch (plural cold patches)

1. (construction) A mass of semisolid asphalt concrete tamped into potholes in a paved surface to provide a temporary repair, typically used in cold winter conditions.

Coordinate terms

• hot patch

Verb

cold patch (third-person singular simple present cold patches, present participle cold patching, simple past and past participle cold patched)

1. (construction) To apply a cold patch.

   Cold patch the holes in the road so people can still drive on it until we can get something more permanent done.