Teak Meaning
/tiːk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn extremely durable timber highly valued for shipbuilding and other purposes, yielded by Tectona grandis (and Tectona spp.).
nounA tree of the species in the genus Tectona.
Sentence Examples
Teak is a tall tree from Asia.
Teak is a tropical dark wood used for making furniture.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The outdoor furniture was made of a tropical wood called ____, which resists rot.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The expensive outdoor furniture was made from high-quality ____ wood, which is known for its extreme durability today.
Word Origin & History
Derived from Portuguese teca, from Malayalam തേക്ക് (tēkkŭ) / Tamil தேக்கு (tēkku).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The outdoor furniture was made of a tropical wood called ____, which resists rot.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The expensive outdoor furniture was made from high-quality ____ wood, which is known for its extreme durability today.