1
: a tall tropical Asian timber tree (Tectona grandis) of the mint family
2
: the hard yellowish-brown wood of teak used especially for furniture and shipbuilding
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Evoke a Mediterranean Escape Fitzpatrick chose the teak dining table and chairs for their subtly European look.
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Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
Lounge space, a formal dining space, and a wet bar are all accessible here, but three large French doors also open out to the large teak deck overlooking Escondido Beach and a gated terracotta courtyard below, with views to Point Dume.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
Another Feadship creation, the vessel has a slim, sophisticated look that’s only made clearer by its all-white coloring, with pops of teak on its fold-out beach club deck, poolside and decks.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Out on the teak deck, with the giant cactus that gave the house its name in full view.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
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Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
Lounge space, a formal dining space, and a wet bar are all accessible here, but three large French doors also open out to the large teak deck overlooking Escondido Beach and a gated terracotta courtyard below, with views to Point Dume.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
Another Feadship creation, the vessel has a slim, sophisticated look that’s only made clearer by its all-white coloring, with pops of teak on its fold-out beach club deck, poolside and decks.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Out on the teak deck, with the giant cactus that gave the house its name in full view.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 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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