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Thatch Definition & Meaning

thatch
noun
  1. hair resembling thatched roofing material
  2. plant stalks used as roofing material
  3. an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
  4. a house roof made with a plant material (as straw)
verb
  1. cover with thatch; "thatch the roofs"

"Thatch" in song lyrics

See how thatch is used in real songs:

  • "beneath curvaceous gable and dark thatch"
    Domingo f/ Canibus — All Clap
  • "brown patches in grass thatch"
    AOL — AOL
  • "encore power thatch"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "thatch"

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Frequently asked questions

What does thatch mean?
hair resembling thatched roofing material plant stalks used as roofing material an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718) a house roof made with a plant material (as straw) cover with thatch; "thatch the roofs"
What part of speech is thatch?
Thatch is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does thatch have?
Thatch has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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