thatch

Meanings

• noun

  A roofing material made from the dry, woven leaves of various types of palm trees or straw, often used in rural areas and in traditional architecture.

  - "The thatched roof of the cottage was covered in moss and ivy."
  - "The village elder explained that the thatch had been used for roofing in the area for centuries."

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Pronunciation

1. /θætʃ/
   
   
   
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2. /θætʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

haulm

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Variants

List of all variants of thatch that leads to same result
thatch , thatched , thatcher , thatchers , thatches , thatching

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Etymology

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From Old English 'thact', meaning 'roof thatch' or 'thatched roof'.

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Trivia

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1. Thatch is one of the oldest known roofing materials, with evidence of its use dating back to at least 10,000 BC.

2. Thatched roofs are known for their insulation properties, keeping homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

3. In some areas, thatched roofs are still used today, particularly in rural areas and for traditional architecture.

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Related Concepts

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1. Thatched roof: A roof made from the dry, woven leaves of various types of palm trees or straw.

2. Straw bale construction: A building method that uses bales of straw as a structural element, often used in combination with a thatched roof.

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Culture

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Thatch has been used as a roofing material for thousands of years, particularly in rural areas and traditional architecture. It is often associated with the English countryside and has been used in literature, art, and music to evoke a sense of nostalgia and tradition.

How to Memorize "thatch"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rustic cottage with a thatched roof, covered in moss and ivy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thatch' with the image of a traditional English countryside and thatched roofs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Think of the 'T' in 'thatch' as standing for 'traditional' and the 'h' as standing for 'housing'.

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