Meaning & use
thatcher
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A person whose job is to make or repair roofs using thatch, such as straw or reeds.
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The thatcher spent weeks rethatching the old cottage's roof.
Traditional thatchers are becoming rarer as fewer buildings use thatched roofs.
A note on using this word
A traditional craft trade especially associated with rural England; not to be confused with the surname spelled the same way.
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