oaks

UK
/əʊks/
US
/oʊks/
oaksubstantiv

oaks

Pl.

oaks
Pl.
UK
/əʊk/
US
/oʊk/
Übersetzungen
The oak tree in the park is over 200 years old.
Дуб в парке старше 200 лет.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
дубовый лес
Definitionen
Any tree or shrub of the genus Quercus, typically having lobed leaves and bearing acorns.
Several species of oak grow in the park, providing habitat for squirrels.
The hard, durable wood of the oak tree, often used in furniture and flooring.
The dining table was made of solid oak, giving it a sturdy and elegant appearance.
oakverb

oaks

oaked
Präteritum
oaked
Partizip Perfekt
oaking
Gerundium
UK
/əʊk/
US
/oʊk/
Rare but attested verb meaning ‘to age/flavour with oak (wood, chips, barrel)’ or historically ‘to tan with oak bark’.
Definitionen
To flavour or mature (wine, beer, spirits, etc.) by contact with oak wood, usually in a cask or with oak chips.
The chardonnay was lightly oaked to add vanilla notes.
(historical) To tan or cure (leather) using oak bark.
In the past they oaked the hides before making saddles.
Synonyme
mature (in oak)
put into oak barrels
cask (in oak)
age (in oak)
furnish with oak
cover (with oak)
veneer (with oak)
panel (with oak)
clad (with oak)
oakadjektiv
Definitionen
Made of oak wood or veneered with oak.
He bought an oak cabinet for the living room.
Having the characteristics or qualities of an oak tree, such as strength or durability.
The oak beams in the old barn have withstood many storms over the years.