atap
- noun
- Philippine
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atap
- Traditional houses in Malaysia often have roofs made from atap.
Examples
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The villagers repaired the hut with fresh atap leaves.
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Workers collected bundles of atap to prepare for the rainy season.
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The roof was made of atap.
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Many houses in Bali use atap for roofing.
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The villagers repaired the hut with fresh atap leaves.
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Workers collected bundles of atap to prepare for the rainy season.
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Traditional houses in Malaysia often have roofs made from atap.
Synonyms
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2.5
Material used to cover the top of a building, like tiles or metal sheets
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4.6
A roof made of dried plants like straw or reeds used on old houses
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6.5
Dry straw or reeds used to cover roofs
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9.3
An open shelter with a roof of dried palm leaves for shade at beaches
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3.1
A thing used to cover and protect the top of a building like tiles or metal sheets
Straw or reeds used to cover roofs and keep them dry
How Waterproof
Surface Forms
Etymology
Atap comes from Malay and Indonesian, where it means a roof made of 'palm leaves'. Think of layered palm leaves that keep out rain and sun, and you can see why atap means the leaves used for thatching or the roof they make.