teak
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4.2
- noun
- /tiːk/
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teca
- They chose teak for the deck because it withstands harsh weather and resists insects.
- teak furniture
- teak wood
- teak table
And you know, there's like a teak chest off at the corner.
- And you know, there's like a teak chest off at the corner.
Examples
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I'm having a brilliant piece of teak sent from Bali for this.
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While a cutting board isn't usually considered an object of beauty, I think these teak boards from Thai-Pepper are quite beautiful.
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That wood is teak wood.
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Things that are made out of teak.
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Now we have more 1960s Danish teak, warm woods, and simple lines.
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The walls and furniture were entirely of teak, waxed to a high gloss.
Fiction book (1992) -
Thai-Pepper's cutting boards are made from reclaimed teak that is over 100 years old.
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Deck is teak, interior is teak-- broad in the beam, I had to look hard to find-- listen, you're a real boat person, I can tell.
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Theresa leads Ed and Erin down a long hall of teak desks.
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Any special order hardwoods such as walnut, ash, teak, and birch can be brought in and machined to your specifications.
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Synonyms
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5.3
Hard, strong yellow-brown wood from the teak tree that resists water and insects, used for furniture and boats
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Etymology
Teak comes from a Malay word ték meaning 'the tree', and sailors and traders brought the name into English; that's why teak still means the hard, weatherproof wood used for boats and outdoor furniture.