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teakwood

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Wood of a teak tree.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

An item of craftsmanship made from teak.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A wooded area with many teak trees.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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4

noun

Meaning 4

hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees; resistant to insects and to warping; used for furniture and in shipbuilding

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: teak

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: wood

History

Etymology

From teak + wood.