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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This handsome all-weather teak cabinet with a white acrylic shell looks sleek and modern in any backyard.
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Second, teak is one of the most weather-resistant woods available thanks to its natural oils that repel water and insects.
—Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2024
Facing the marble countertop are two original teak stools by the Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret, designed around 1965 for the science lab at Panjab University in Chandigarh, India, a city planned from the ground up by the Swiss French architect Le Corbusier.
—Travis Diehl Dean Kaufman, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
It's crafted from a mix of materials—teak and steel—that boosts your entry’s design appeal.
—Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024
Wood mailboxes should be made from water-resistant cedar or teak.
—Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024
The aft cockpit has a giant teak dining table for alfresco meals, too.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
The limestone walls, ironwork, teak, terrazzo, marble and heavy coffered ceiling in the main entrance pay tribute to Malta’s architectural past.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2024
The mezzanine seating featured a flip-down teak bar to port with a flip-up window with Australian undertones.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Second, teak is one of the most weather-resistant woods available thanks to its natural oils that repel water and insects.
—Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2024
Facing the marble countertop are two original teak stools by the Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret, designed around 1965 for the science lab at Panjab University in Chandigarh, India, a city planned from the ground up by the Swiss French architect Le Corbusier.
—Travis Diehl Dean Kaufman, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
It's crafted from a mix of materials—teak and steel—that boosts your entry’s design appeal.
—Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024
Wood mailboxes should be made from water-resistant cedar or teak.
—Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024
The aft cockpit has a giant teak dining table for alfresco meals, too.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
The limestone walls, ironwork, teak, terrazzo, marble and heavy coffered ceiling in the main entrance pay tribute to Malta’s architectural past.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2024
The mezzanine seating featured a flip-down teak bar to port with a flip-up window with Australian undertones.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
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teak
noun1
: a tall timber tree of southeastern Asia
2
: the hard durable yellowish brown wood of a teak
called also teak*wood\ ˈtē-ˌkwu̇d \
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