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teak

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/tiːk/ · teak

A tropical hardwood tree, or the wood of this tree, used in furniture making and shipbuilding.

Meanings

nounformal

A tropical hardwood tree, or the wood of this tree, used in furniture making and shipbuilding.

ایک گرمائی سخت لکڑی کا درخت، یا اس درخت کی لکڑی، جو فرنیچر بنانے اور جہاز سازی میں استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

ٹیك

teak

Synonyms

hardwoodtimberwoodسخت لکڑیتنہچوب

Antonyms

softwoodpineنرم لکڑیپائن

Common Collocations

  • teak furniture
  • teak decking
  • teak wood

Example Sentences

The teak furniture in the living room is beautifully crafted.

سکونت کے کمرے کا ٹیك کا فرنیچر خوبصورت طور پر تیار کیا گیا ہے۔

Sukoonat ke kamray ka teak ka furniture khoobsurat tor par tayyar kiya gaya hai.

Teak wood is highly valued for its durability.

ٹیك کی لکڑی اپنی پائیداری کے لیے بہت قیمتی سمجھی جاتی ہے۔

Teak ki lakri apni paidari ke liye bohat qeemti samjhi jati hai.

Many yachts are made from teak because of its resistance to water.

بہت ساری یخٹیں ٹیك سے بنی ہوتی ہیں کیونکہ یہ پانی کے خلاف مزاحمتی ہوتی ہے۔

Bohat saari yachtain teak se bani hoti hain kyunki yeh pani ke khilaf muzahimati hoti hai.

Easily Confused With

s teak:S teak refers to a softer wood type, which is different from the strong durability of teak.

Word Family

teakwood
nounٹیك کی لکڑی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'T' for 'Tropical' when thinking of teak, as it originates from tropical climates.

Imagine a sturdy wooden deck made of teak at a beautiful beach.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

تیز درخت کی چھاؤں بہتر

Tez darakht ki chaiyan behtar

The shade of a fast-growing tree is better.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Malay "tīk" — a type of tree

First known use: 16th century

The word 'teak' is derived from the Malay word 'tīk', referring to the tree species prevalent in Southeast Asia. It has been used in the English language since the 17th century, particularly in relation to shipbuilding and furniture.