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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They are hand-formed from over 400 layers of teak, each no more than 0.6 mm thick, and make subtle reference to Morgan’s traditional body construction, which used wooden bucks, hidden from view, to support the exterior panels.
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Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
In the rooms, marble bathrooms, teak flooring, and elegant touches inspired by the company's roots create a modern ambiance, while floor-to-ceiling windows ensure guests wake up to quintessential Milanese views.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
Enjoy amenities like house bikes and a bluestone patio complete with a gas grill and teak dining set for al fresco dinner and drinks.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 May 2024
To keep the teak wood looking great for longer, Walmart suggests annually treating the wood with oil and using a specialized teak cleaner as needed.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2024
This handsome all-weather teak cabinet with a white acrylic shell looks sleek and modern in any backyard.
—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
Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
In the rooms, marble bathrooms, teak flooring, and elegant touches inspired by the company's roots create a modern ambiance, while floor-to-ceiling windows ensure guests wake up to quintessential Milanese views.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
Enjoy amenities like house bikes and a bluestone patio complete with a gas grill and teak dining set for al fresco dinner and drinks.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 May 2024
To keep the teak wood looking great for longer, Walmart suggests annually treating the wood with oil and using a specialized teak cleaner as needed.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2024
This handsome all-weather teak cabinet with a white acrylic shell looks sleek and modern in any backyard.
—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
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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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