thatch

/θˈæt‍ʃ/

/ˈθætʃ/

Thatch

the untidy and thick hair on someone's head

reeds or straws that are used to build a roof

2.1

the roof of a house that is covered with or built from reeds or straws

an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)

synonyms : Blackbeard

plant stalks used as roofing material

to thatch

MAIN VERB

to cover the roof of a house with a material made of reeds or straws

Examples

1. This charming cottage dates back to the 15th century and is as pretty as a picture, with its thatched roof and secluded garden.

2. Do you get any thatched roofs in Texas?

3. I've never seen a thatched roof.

4. - You've never seen a thatched roof before?