1. the craft or process of covering a roof with thatch (straw, reeds, or similar material)
2. material used to thatch a roof, such as straw or reeds

Examples

• The old cottage required new thatching after the winter storms.
• Traditional thatching is a skilled craft passed down through generations.
• The roof was covered with fresh thatching made from wheat straw.
• Thatching provides excellent insulation for rural homes.
• The village craftsman specialized in thatching and stone masonry.
• Water reed is considered the finest material for thatching.
• The thatching on the barn needed replacement every twenty years.