Definitions

1. noun

a layer of dry plant material, especially straw or grass, used as roofing or insulation, especially on a cottage or thatched roof building.

“The old cottage had a thick layer of thatch on its roof, giving it a rustic look.”

2. verb

to cover or roof (a building) with thatch.

“The villagers thatched the new cottage with dry straw and grass.”

3. verb

to cover or roof (a building) with a layer of vegetation, especially grass or reeds.

“The plants had begun to thatch the riverbank, providing a natural barrier against erosion.”

4. noun

the upper layer of a river or stream, especially one with a mixture of water and vegetation.

“The fisherman carefully navigated through the thatch on the river’s surface.”

5. noun

a mass of tangled vegetation or hair.

“The thatch on her hair was starting to get unruly, so she tied it back with a ribbon.”