teak
Teak (noun) means a very hard, durable wood from the teak tree, prized for furniture and shipbuilding. Example: “The deck of the old yacht was made of solid teak.”
How to use teak
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tough, weather-resistant hardwood, or the warm brown colour named after it.
Word forms
teaks plural
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The deck of the old yacht was made of solid _____.
Etymology
Borrowed via Portuguese teca from a South Indian (Malayalam/Tamil) word for the tree.
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What does “teak” mean?
The word “teak” means a very hard, durable wood from the teak tree, prized for furniture and shipbuilding. In plain terms, a tough, weather-resistant hardwood, or the warm brown colour named after it.
How do you pronounce “teak”?
“Teak” is pronounced teek (/tiːk/ in IPA).
How do you use “teak” in a sentence?
Here is “teak” used in a sentence: “The deck of the old yacht was made of solid teak.”
What part of speech is “teak”?
“Teak” is a noun.
Where does the word “teak” come from?
The word “teak” comes from Portuguese. Borrowed via Portuguese teca from a South Indian (Malayalam/Tamil) word for the tree.
How many meanings does “teak” have?
“Teak” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a very hard, durable wood from the teak tree, prized for furniture and shipbuilding.
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