thatching
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈθæʧɪŋ/
KK: /ˈθæʧɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A material made from bundles of hay or straw that is used to cover roofs.
Example
The old cottage had a beautiful thatching made of golden straw.
Conversation
Have you ever seen a house with a roof made of thatching?
Yeah, I think it's pretty cool and rustic looking.
I read that thatching is actually a really old roofing technique.
It is! It gives such a unique charm to a building.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
roofing
covering
insulation
Antonyms
exposure
uncovering
opening
verb
Definition
To cover a roof with straw, reeds, or similar materials to protect it from the weather.
Example
They are thatching the roof of the old cottage to keep it dry.
Tense Forms
Past: thatched
Past Participle: thatched
Conversation
Have you ever tried thatching a roof yourself?
No, but it sounds interesting! How does it work?
It's actually quite fun; you layer dried plant materials to create a roof.
Root Explanation
Thatcing → The word 'thatching' comes from the Old English 'þæcc' (meaning roof or covering) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). Thus, 'thatching' refers to the process of covering a roof with thatch.
Memory Tip
Imagine the action of covering a roof with straw or reeds, which is what 'thatching' means, derived from the Old English word for roof.
Visually Confused Words
hatching
hatchling
watching
teaching
ratching
matching
latching
catching