Teakwood

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Wood of a teak tree. countable, uncountable

    "In addition to stained-glass windows and a graceful chandelier over the grand staircase, the boat was festooned with elegant teakwood handrails that encircle the decks, red mahogany that graces the walls in common areas, and rare Siamese ironwood floors."

  2. 2
    hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees; resistant to insects and to warping; used for furniture and in shipbuilding wordnet
  3. 3
    An item of craftsmanship made from teak. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    A wooded area with many teak trees. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
teakteak

Example

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"Teakwood naturally contains a highly water-resistant oil that protects the wood from insect attack and prevents rotting."

Etymology

From teak + wood.

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