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thatching
[ thach-ing ]
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Word History and Origins
Origin of thatching1
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Example Sentences
When they were ready, he worked each morning in thatching the roof until it grew too warm.
They could erect enormous time-defying buildings, but they knew of no way to roof them except by thatching them.
They will spend all their money in thatching the roof, but will do just nothing at all to keep the fire alive on the hearth.
The thatching of the cottages, bleached to an almost snowy-whiteness, offered a pleasing contrast to the surrounding verdure.
A reed thatching is laid over the frame, and secured firmly by parallel lashings about fifteen inches apart.
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