teak

• Существительное, обозначающее твёрдую, прочную и долговечную желтовато-коричневую древесину тикового дерева, устойчивую к насекомым и деформации, обычно используемую для изготовления мебели и судостроения; также относится к высокому восточно-индийскому дереву, которое сейчас выращивают в Западной Африке и тропической Америке ради его твёрдой прочной древесины.

A noun referring to a hard, strong, and durable yellowish-brown wood from teak trees, resistant to insects and warping, commonly used for furniture and shipbuilding; also refers to the tall East Indian timber tree now planted in western Africa and tropical America for its hard durable wood.

1. Wood materialB1formal

   A strong, hard, and durable yellowish-brown wood from teak trees, known for its resistance to insects and warping, commonly used for furniture and shipbuilding.

   Тик

   • The dining table is made of solid teak.
   • Teak is a popular choice for outdoor furniture due to its durability.
   • The ship's deck was constructed from high-quality teak.

   Synonymsteakwood

2. Tree speciesB1formal

   A tall East Indian timber tree (Tectona grandis) now also cultivated in western Africa and tropical America for its hard, durable wood.

   Тик

   • Teak trees can grow to a height of over 30 meters.
   • The plantation in Ghana specializes in growing teak for export.
   • Teak is native to South and Southeast Asia.