They are more common in large farm fields, where the nearest grassy patch may be a very long crawl away.

A lighthouse that had been standing on land is now 400 yards from the nearest dry patch of earth.

Isolation depends on the distance to the nearest similar patch, and the contrast with the surrounding areas.

He picked her up and flew into the nearest patch of sky.

She found the nearest patch of skin she was certain was his, and bit down.

The nearest patch of gently waving grass was more than two meters tall.

At dusk they went out, going to the nearest patch of hypnogourds.

He extended his Talent, trying to locate the next nearest patch of cover.

A dark form moved between Shann and the nearest patch of burning moss.

I made for the nearest patch of woods.