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Definition of teakwood

teakwood

/ˈtiːkwʊd/
teak · wood
Plural:teakwoods
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teakwood Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The hard, durable, yellowish-brown timber of the teak tree, highly valued for shipbuilding, outdoor furniture, and fine cabinetry due to its natural water resistance.

Example

"The antique chest was crafted from solid teakwood and featured intricate brass inlays."

2

A large deciduous tropical hardwood tree (Tectona grandis) native to South and Southeast Asia that yields this timber.

Example

"Groves of tall teakwood grow across the monsoon forests of Myanmar and Thailand."

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• Nearby Words

teahouse
teak
teakettle
teakwood
teal
tealight
team

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound formed from 'teak' (derived via Portuguese 'teca' from Malayalam 'tēkka') and 'wood' (from Old English 'wudu').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Teakwood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/teakwood
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