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Definition of oak - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
botanylarge tree with strong wood and acorns
- The oak stood tall in the forest.
2.
forestryhard, durable wood used for furniture and building
- The table is made of oak.
3.
colorswarm rich brown shade like wooden furniture or floors
- She painted the walls a warm oak.
4.
treeTECH. flavor added to wine by aging in wooden barrelsTECH.
- The wine has a hint of oak.
Images of oak
large tree with strong wood and acorns 
hard, durable wood used for furniture and building 
warm rich brown shade like wooden furniture or floors
Expressions with oak
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very strong and resilient
The old bridge is sturdy as an oak.
leaf from an oak tree
The oak leaf fell from the tree.
tree with lobed leaves and acorns
The oak tree in the park is over 100 years old.
durable hardwood from an American oak species used in furniture making
The cabinet was crafted from high-quality white oak.
wooden container made from oak used to store or age liquids
The wine aged for years in an oak barrel.
plant with three oak-like leaflets causing skin rash
Poison oak grows abundantly in the forest.
wood from large hardwood trees with reddish-brown grain
The furniture is made from red oak.
type of oak tree with reddish wood
The red oak tree is common in North America.
type of oak tree native to Europe
The common oak is known for its robust wood and broad leaves..
oak tree that stays green all year
Evergreen oaks are common in Mediterranean regions.
evergreen oak tree common in the US South
The live oak is a symbol of the southern landscape.
medium-large tree with scarlet autumn leaves
The scarlet oak's leaves turn bright red in fall.
tree with grey-green leaves and white flowers
The garden was adorned with a beautiful silver oak.
plant from western North America causing skin rash on contact
Western poison oak can cause a rash if you touch it.
tree with light bark, strong wood, important for wildlife
The white oak tree supports many animals and has strong wood.
evergreen oak tree with thick bark used to make cork
The cork oak is common in Mediterranean forests.
timber tree with dark bark and yellow inner bark
The black oak's bark is used in tanning.
ancient oak wood preserved in a bog
The table was crafted from bog oak, showcasing its dark, rich tones.
covered with panels made from oak wood
The oak-panelled library felt warm and inviting.
oak tree with small, pointed leaves and pyramidal shape
The pin oak grows quickly and has pointed leaves.
Australian tree with fernlike leaves and mottled wood
The silk oak is popular for making fine furniture.
type of oak tree with large acorns
The valonia oak grows in the Mediterranean region.
medium to large eastern oak with narrow willowlike leaves
The park planted willow oak along the river path.
thin layer of oak wood fixed on another material for surface finish
The cabinet doors were covered in oak veneer to match the solid oak frame.
Origin of oak
Old English, ac (tree)
Terms with oak included in their meaning
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nature
nut of the oak tree
beverages
american whiskey made from corn and aged in oak
nature
oak tree seen as majestic in forests
plant
the cup holding an acorn on an oak tree
tree
trees that produce wood like oak and mahogany
wine
heating oak panels for wine barrels
botany
gall from Aleppo oak used for tannins
plant pathology
abnormal growth on oak trees caused by insects
forest botany
type of oak tree native to Europe and Asia
timber trade
heavy, springy wood from European oak, used for strong furniture
plant
acorn or similar fruit of an oak
abr: Gospel Oak to Barking Line
train line between Gospel Oak and Barking in London
abr: Hardwood
wood from trees like oak or maple used for building
abr: hardwood
wood from trees like oak or maple
nature
gall from an oak tree used for ink
insect
small sap-sucking insects that live on oak trees
drink
bottle stopper made from solid cork oak bark
materials
light plant-based material taken from cork oak bark in solid pieces
oak tree growth
abnormal growth on oak trees caused by insect larvae
acr: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
science lab in Tennessee doing important research
chemistry
yellow dye from black oak bark
botany
black oak tree native to North America
botany
California oak with leathery leaves and pointed acorns
botany
species of European evergreen oak trees
Examples of oak in a sentence
Acorns from the oak littered the ground. The flooring was crafted from fine oak. Oak is preferred for its durability in furniture. The furniture was polished to a deep oak. Her dress was a shade of oak. This vintage has a strong oak presence.
The oak in the wine adds complexity to its taste.
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- French:chêne, bois de chêne, ...
- German:Eiche, Eichenholz, ...
- Italian:quercia, colore quercia, ...
- Spanish:roble, madera de roble, ...
- Portuguese:carvalho, madeira de carvalho, ...
- Chinese:橡树, 橡树木材, ...
- Japanese:オーク, オーク材, ...
- Arabic:بَلُّوط, لَوْن البَلُّوط, ...
- Hebrew:אַלּוֹן, אַלוֹן, ...
- Russian:дуб, коричневый, ...
- Ukrainian:дуб, дубовий, ...
- Hindi:बलूत, बलूत की लकड़ी, ...
Definition of OAK - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: of a kindRare something that is one of a kindRare
- This handcrafted table is an OAK piece unlike any other.
- His talent in painting is truly of a kind.
- The sculpture was admired for being of a kind.
View all translations of OAK
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- French:unique en son genre, ...
- German:ein Unikat, ...
- Italian:unico nel suo genere, ...
- Spanish:único en su clase, ...
- Portuguese:de um género único, ...
- Chinese:独一无二, ...
- Japanese:唯一無二のもの, ...
- Arabic:فَرِيد مِن نَوْعِهِ, ...
- Hebrew:יָחִיד בְּמִינוֹ, ...
- Russian:единственный в своём роде, ...
- Ukrainian:Дуб, ...
- Hindi:अद्वितीय, ...
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