What is another word for teak?

Pronunciation: [tˈiːk] (IPA)

Teak is a tropical hardwood that is prized for its durability and water resistance. It is commonly used for outdoor furniture, boat decks, and flooring. However, there are several synonyms for teak that are often used in place of this word. One such synonym is "tectona grandis," which is the scientific name for the tree from which teak wood is derived. Other synonyms include "golden teak," "burmese teak," and "indian teak," which refer to the specific varieties of teak wood that come from different regions. Additionally, some people may use terms like "hardwood" or "exotic wood" to refer to teak and other similar types of wood.

What are the hypernyms for Teak?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Teak?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for teak (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Teak?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Teak?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Teak

All this we saw rapidly dug out in the hard brown teak with delightful vigour, spontaneity, and finish.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
Then Mr B. showed us his teak logs tethered alongside the banks, waiting for high water to take them on their road south.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
These are very neatly built on teak-wood legs.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch

Famous quotes with Teak

  • In Britain, the segregated world of public schools crops up in all kinds of institutions A boy can pass from Eton to the Guards to the Middle Temple to Parliament and still retain the same male world of leather armchairs, teak tables and nicknames. They need never deal closely with other kinds of people, and some never do.
    Anthony Sampson
  • She had a beaky nose, tight thin lips, and her eye could have been used for splitting logs in the teak forests of Borneo.
    P. G. Wodehouse

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