Meaning & Definition of word "Thatch"

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    Thatch

    /θætʃ/

    noun:

    • 1. a roof covering of straw, reeds, palm branches, or similar material.
      • Example: The cottage had a charming thatch roof that added to its rustic appeal.
    • 2. a layer of dead grass, roots, and other organic matter that covers the soil surface in a lawn.
      • Example: The lawn had too much thatch, making it difficult for water and nutrients to reach the grass.

    verb:

    • 1. to cover a roof with thatch.
      • Example: The workers were hired to thatch the new gazebo in the garden.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'thacche', from Old English 'þæce' meaning roof or covering.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thatch roof:

    A roof made of thatch materials.

    to thatch up:

    To cover a surface with thatch or to repair a thatched roof.

    Related Words

    thatched:

    Describing a roof covered with thatch material.

    thatching:

    The process of covering a roof with thatch.

    Slang Meanings of thatch