noun “oak”
singular oak, plural oaks or uncountable
- a type of tree that loses its leaves every year, has leaves with deep curves on the edges, grows acorns, and has very strong wood
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The children played under the shade of the old oak in the park.
- the strong wood that comes from oak
The dining table is crafted from solid oak.
- a deep, rich brown color similar to the color of oak
She chose a dress in a deep oak to match the autumn leaves.
- the main door of a set of rooms in a college or similar place, which can be locked; often used in the phrase "sport one's oak"
When the professor needed some quiet time, he would sport his oak to avoid interruptions.
adjective “oak”
base form oak, non-gradable
- made from the wood of the oak tree
The large dining table in the kitchen is oak and very sturdy.
- deep, rich brown color, similar to the color of oak wood
She wore a beautiful dress in a deep oak shade that matched the autumn leaves.