Meaning of thatcher's rake | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Synonym of thatch-rake (“tool for combing a thatched roof”).
2. Synonym of thatch-rake (“heraldic device”).

Examples

“After the thatch is secured on the roof, it is usual in England to make⟳ the surface flat and even by beating and combing. This is generally done with a thatcher's rake.”

“After being thus secured the surface was beaten flat and, in the case of straw thatch was combed down with a thatcher's rake.”

“He exposed a row of teeth that were sharp and gapped like⟳ a thatcher's rake.”

“Argent, three thatchers' rakes barwise sable, are the arms of ZAKESLEY.”

“Sa. three thatcher's rakes in pale arg. SHUNE, Kent”

“The thatch-rake or thatcher's rake is drawn as in the margin ; but it is liable to be confused with the wool-comb and thatch-hook.”

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