Definition of teak
1 : a tall tropical Asian timber tree (Tectona grandis) of the vervain family
2 : the hard yellowish-brown wood of teak used especially for furniture and shipbuilding
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The typescript words appear as negative space against a background of teak, a wood introduced to Vietnam by the French at the turn of the last century.
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Inside, a 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat allows skis or fancy teak planks to share space with two passengers.
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Chinese carved teak furniture perched on Persian rugs, colorful Japanese lanterns dangled from the ceiling, cloisonne objects filled the mantel, and the rooms boasted other artifacts from Asia and the Middle East.
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His grandfather William Thompson kept a bespoke 42-foot cruiser of teak and mahogany named Sea Boarder docked outside his home on Little Balboa Island, and young Kroeger visited often.
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Today, the Strand has just undergone a six-month renovation that preserved its structure and relics, including rare Myanmar marble, teak wood floors, Burmese antiques and chandeliers.
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Moisture-resistant teak is a solid choice for a durable cutting board, and the materials for this handsome edge grain model are all sourced from sustainable plantations.
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Adventurous souls would ride the colonial-era train north from Mandalay and then bump over the mountains on the back of motorbike taxis to the tiny town of Lonton, a row of lakeside teak houses on stilts sheltering about 2,800 inhabitants.
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Full-height teak frames at the sitting area, fireplace and the portal to the hallway leading to the bedrooms done by Martin and Carter Woodworking also add warmth to the space.
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Origin and Etymology of teak
Portuguese teca, from Malayalam tēkka
TEAK Defined for English Language Learners
teak
playDefinition of teak for English Language Learners
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: the strong, hard, yellowish-brown wood of a tree that grows in southeast Asia and that is used especially for making furniture and ships
TEAK Defined for Kids
teak
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: the hard yellowish-brown wood of a tall Asian tree that resists decay
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