noun
- A type of palm leaf or thatch material used in Southeast Asia for roofing and wall construction.
Usage: chiefly Southeast Asian; also spelled 'attap'
Examples
- The traditional houses in the village were built with ataps for their roofs.
- Ataps provide an affordable and sustainable roofing material in tropical regions.
- The craftsman skillfully wove the ataps into a weatherproof covering.
- Many rural communities still prefer ataps over modern roofing materials.