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.