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teak Definition

teak (tēk)

noun

  1. a tall SE Asian tree (Tectona grandis) of the verbena family, with white flowers and hard, yellowish-brown wood used for shipbuilding, furniture, etc.
  2. its wood
    also teakwood teak′·wood′

Etymology: Port teca < Malayalam tēkka < Sans śāka

teak Usage Examples

Preposition: from

  • source: The Suffolk Teak range only uses plantation grown teak from fully sustainable sources.

Converse of object

  • varnish: The exterior color scheme is white and varnished teak with the original chrome fittings.
  • grow: The Suffolk Teak range only uses plantation grown teak from fully sustainable sources.
  • use: The shipbuilders of 1800 had run out of oak and had to use teak from India.
  • include: Major woods and materials include teak, rosewood and rattan.
  • have: The space is bathed in natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, and has fine teak detailing combined with russets and golds.
  • reclaim: Spice Route features a rare Javanese opium bed made from reclaimed teak with local carved wood panels.

Adjective modifier

  • Burmese: I ordered some Burmese Teak to make a replacement center plate case capping and it was delivered within a week of placing the order.
  • solid: The carved roof panels, floors, doors and windows are of solid teak and the fabrics are of finest Thai cotton and silk.
  • fine: The space is bathed in natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, and has fine teak detailing combined with russets and golds.
  • true: Prentice-Hall Inc. Krogh, H.K. ( 1962 ) Contact eczema caused by true teak ( Tectona grandis ). Brit.
  • imported: Huge master suite with walk-around queen berth and built-in vanity with imported teak trim.
  • selected: The hull was planked of selected teak with a double skin, with calico and white lead bedding between.

Modifies a noun

  • woodwork: Nr editors don't teak woodwork a private beach.
  • furniture: Back to Top 3. Why do you consider your teak furniture to be the best?
  • deck: Outside, the natural teak decks break up the GRP in style.
  • plantation: Ghana - Environmental impact assessment of teak plantation project.
  • livery: This vehicle has been restored to teak livery by Railroad Vehicle Preservations who also operate the TPO set.
  • patio: Hair dryer, iron & ironing board, teak patio set.

Noun used with modifier

  • style: The accommodation has been comfortably furnished in farm style teak furniture with great attention to detail.