1. having had thatch removed; no longer thatched.
Usage: describes a roof or lawn after thatch removal

1. past tense and past participle of dethatch; to remove thatch from (a roof or a lawn).
Usage: commonly used in lawn care and gardening contexts

Examples

• The farmer dethatched the old barn roof and replaced it with modern shingles.
• After dethatching the lawn, the grass grew in thicker and healthier.
• The dethatched roof now required regular maintenance to prevent leaks.
• We dethatched our yard in spring to improve drainage and reduce moss.
• The dethatched cottage looked quite different from its original appearance.
• He dethatched several roofs in the village during the restoration project.