Thatching
Pronunciation : Thatch"ing
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. The act or art of covering buildings with thatch; so as to keep out rain, snow, etc.
2. The materials used for this purpose; thatch.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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