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DictionaryteakTropical tree
noun

teak

TEEK/tiːk/

A tropical tree producing durable hardwood.

The teak grows tall in the warm, rainy climate.

Make teak wood the dominant subject in a close, realistically staged boat-deck detail: exposed golden-brown decking with black caulk seams, a loose thick teak offcut showing face and end grain, and a cropped slatted teak seat made from the same material.
Etymology
teakMalayalamteak tree

The source name denotes the teak tree; English also uses it for the dark, heavy, durable wood the tree yields.

In context

Sampson Boat Co10:55
Luckily worms don't like teak and they haven't gone up from a piece like this up into the keel timber.
8. Removing her Keel ( & the return of the building inspector ) - Rebuilding Tally Ho EP8

More examples

  • Farmers plant teaks in rows for their valuable timber.
  • A young teak needs plenty of sunlight to thrive.
  • The forester measures the height of the oldest teak.

Forms

teak · teaks

teakwood noun — Durable hardwood obtained from teak trees.