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oak

The correct spelling is oak.

How to pronounce oak

/əʊk/
noun

IPA: /əʊk/

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The correct spelling is oak. A deciduous tree with distinctive deeply lobed leaves, acorns, and notably strong wood, typically of England and northeastern North America, included in genus Quercus. For example: "an oak table, oak beam, etc"

Usage Examples

an oak table, oak beam, etc

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A deciduous tree with distinctive deeply lobed leaves, acorns, and notably strong wood, typically of England and northeastern North America, included in genus Quercus.
  2. 2.The wood of the oak.
  3. 3.A rich brown colour, like that of oak wood.
  4. 4.Any tree of the genus Quercus, in family Fagaceae.
  5. 5.Any tree of other genera and species of trees resembling typical oaks of genus Quercus in some ways.

verb

  1. 1.To expose to oak in order for the oak to impart its flavors.

adjective

  1. 1.Having a rich brown colour, like that of oak wood.
  2. 2.Made of oak wood or timber

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