What does teak mean?
Teak means (uncountable, countable) An extremely durable timber highly valued for shipbuilding and other purposes, yielded by Tectona grandis (and Tectona spp.)..
Teak
/tiːk/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable, countable) An extremely durable timber highly valued for shipbuilding and other purposes, yielded by Tectona grandis (and Tectona spp.)..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable, countable) An extremely durable timber highly valued for shipbuilding and other purposes, yielded by Tectona grandis (and Tectona spp.).
- (countable) A tree of the species in the genus Tectona.
- (uncountable) A yellowish brown colour, like that of teakwood.
- Of a yellowish brown colour, like that of teak wood.
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Word Forms
- teaks
- teek
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for teak?
Common synonyms include teakwood, tectona grandis.
What is the opposite of teak?
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How do you use teak in a sentence?
Use teak where its definition matches the intended context.
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