thatcher
/ˈθæt͡ʃ.ɚ/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.47 in modern English
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A person who installs thatch as a roofing material.
noun
A device which removes dead grass clippings from a lawn. (Technically a dethatcher, often a lawnmower attachment.)
name
A surname originating as an occupation.
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Etymology
From thatch + -er.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ɚ/
- British English: /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/
Subject
Wiktionary places this term in People.