swatch
Pronunciation:
/swɒtʃ//swɑtʃ/noun
Definitions
A piece, pattern, or sample, generally of cloth or a similar material.
Example: He held a swatch of the wallpaper up to see if the colors would match the room.
A selection of such samples bound together.
A clump or portion of something.
A demonstration, an example, a proof.
verb
Definitions
To create a swatch, especially a sample of knitted fabric.
Example: Swatching is important in knitting to obtain the correct gauge.