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Teak Definition & Meaning

teak
noun
  1. hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees; resistant to insects and to warping; used for furniture and in shipbuilding
  2. tall East Indian timber tree now planted in western Africa and tropical America for its hard durable wood

"Teak" in song lyrics

See how teak is used in real songs:

  • "afromosia vs teak"
    AOL — AOL
  • "gardenside teak"
    AOL — AOL
  • "nyatoh wood vs. teak"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "teak"

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Frequently asked questions

What does teak mean?
hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees; resistant to insects and to warping; used for furniture and in shipbuilding tall East Indian timber tree now planted in western Africa and tropical America for its hard durable wood
What part of speech is teak?
Teak is a noun.
How many definitions does teak have?
Teak has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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