Meaning & use
thatching
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Straw, reeds, or similar plant material used to cover a roof, or the craft of making such a roof.
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The cottage's thatching needed repair after the storm.
He learned thatching from his grandfather, who had roofed cottages for decades.
A note on using this word
Thatching is one of the oldest roofing methods and remains common on traditional cottages in parts of Europe.
Words with a similar meaning
roofing
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The act or craft of covering a roof with straw, reeds, or similar material.
Thatching takes years of apprenticeship to master properly.
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