Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tall tropical hardwood tree: A large deciduous tree (Tectona grandis) native to South and Southeast Asia, now also cultivated in other tropical regions for its valuable timber.
   • The wood of this tree: A hard, strong, durable, and yellowish-brown wood known for its resistance to insects, moisture, and warping.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Tree):
  • The teak is a dominant species in the forests of Myanmar.
  • They planted teak on the plantation for future harvest.
• Noun (Wood):
  • The table is made of solid teak, so it's very heavy.
  • Teak is often used for outdoor furniture because it weathers so well.

Advanced Usage

• "Teak decking": Refers to the use of teak wood for decks, especially on boats and ships, due to its non-slip properties and durability.
  • The yacht's teak decking was meticulously maintained.
• "Plantation teak": Teak wood harvested from cultivated plantations, as opposed to old-growth forests.
  • Plantation teak grows faster but may have slightly different properties than wild teak.

Variants and Related Words

• Teakwood (n): Another term for teak, especially when referring to the timber.
  • The chair was crafted from fine Burmese teakwood.

Synonyms

• Timber: A general term for wood prepared for use in building and carpentry. (Teak is a specific type of timber.)
• Hardwood: Wood from broad-leaved trees (like teak), as opposed to softwood from conifers.

Noun

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