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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Photo : Columbus Yachts Touch and Go Angelini knows a touch-and-go helipad made from teak on the bow isn’t your standard feature on a yacht of this size.
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Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
Driver recovered an old bolstered bench that belonged to the clients in Liberty of London’s Faria Flowers velvet print, while 1960s Scandinavian teak shelves and case pieces were embellished into custom wet bars with vintage wallpapered doors.
—Lindsay Talbot, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
There’s no pickleball court, although the bow, with yards of gorgeous teak, is big enough to fit two of them.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Wall Decor Made With Teak Wood
For nature lovers, there’s no better gift than this wall decor that’s complete with a live-edge teak wood.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
Driver recovered an old bolstered bench that belonged to the clients in Liberty of London’s Faria Flowers velvet print, while 1960s Scandinavian teak shelves and case pieces were embellished into custom wet bars with vintage wallpapered doors.
—Lindsay Talbot, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
There’s no pickleball court, although the bow, with yards of gorgeous teak, is big enough to fit two of them.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Wall Decor Made With Teak Wood
For nature lovers, there’s no better gift than this wall decor that’s complete with a live-edge teak wood.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Teak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teak. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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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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