At dawn the craftsman climbed the ladder and used the thatcher's rake to straighten the thatch along the ridge.

The apprentice polished the thatcher's rakes before the busy season.

The rental shop lent me a de-thatcher so I could remove the thick layer of dead grass from my yard.

The traveling knob-thatcher set up a tiny stall in the market, offering powdered wigs and careful repairs for anyone in need.