oak
n. any of various deciduous or evergreen trees having lobed leaves and bearing acorns; hard wood from the oak tree; brown color resembling the color of oak wood | ||||
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Oak Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Oak
(n.)
The strong wood or timber of the oak.
(n.)
Any tree or shrub of the genus Quercus. The oaks have alternate leaves, often variously lobed, and staminate flowers in catkins. The fruit is a smooth nut, called an acorn, which is more or less inclosed in a scaly involucre called the cup or cupule. There are now recognized about three hundred species, of which nearly fifty occur in the United States, the rest in Europe, Asia, and the other parts of North America, a very few barely reaching the northern parts of South America and Africa. Many of the oaks form forest trees of grand proportions and live many centuries. The wood is usually hard and tough, and provided with conspicuous medullary rays, forming the silver grain.
(n.)
The strong wood or timber of the oak.
(n.)
Any tree or shrub of the genus Quercus. The oaks have alternate leaves, often variously lobed, and staminate flowers in catkins. The fruit is a smooth nut, called an acorn, which is more or less inclosed in a scaly involucre called the cup or cupule. There are now recognized about three hundred species, of which nearly fifty occur in the United States, the rest in Europe, Asia, and the other parts of North America, a very few barely reaching the northern parts of South America and Africa. Many of the oaks form forest trees of grand proportions and live many centuries. The wood is usually hard and tough, and provided with conspicuous medullary rays, forming the silver grain.
| WordNet 2.0 |
oak
Noun
1. the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
(hypernym) wood
(hyponym) fumed oak
(substance-holonym) oak tree
2. a deciduous tree of the genus Quercus; has acorns and lobed leaves; "great oaks grow from little acorns"
(synonym) oak tree
(hypernym) tree
(hyponym) live oak
(member-holonym) Quercus, genus Quercus
(part-meronym) acorn
Noun
1. the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
(hypernym) wood
(hyponym) fumed oak
(substance-holonym) oak tree
2. a deciduous tree of the genus Quercus; has acorns and lobed leaves; "great oaks grow from little acorns"
(synonym) oak tree
(hypernym) tree
(hyponym) live oak
(member-holonym) Quercus, genus Quercus
(part-meronym) acorn
| The Phrase Finder |
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow
Meaning
Great things start with small beginnings.
Origin
The word acorn doesn't come from 'oak' and 'corn', as is popularly supposed, but from the Old English 'aecern', meaning berry or fruit. The tree genus Acer comes from the same root.
Meaning
Great things start with small beginnings.
Origin
The word acorn doesn't come from 'oak' and 'corn', as is popularly supposed, but from the Old English 'aecern', meaning berry or fruit. The tree genus Acer comes from the same root.
| Lexicon of Thieves' Cant |
Oak
a rich man
a rich man
Oaken towel
a cudgel
| hEnglish - advanced version |
oak
oak
\oak\ (ōk), n. [oe. oke, ok, ak, as. āc; akin to d. eik, g. eiche, ohg. eih, icel. eik, sw. ek, dan. eeg.]
1. (bot.) any tree or shrub of the genus quercus. the oaks have alternate leaves, often variously lobed, and staminate flowers in catkins. the fruit is a smooth nut, called an acorn, which is more or less inclosed in a scaly involucre called the cup or cupule. there are now recognized about three hundred species, of which nearly fifty occur in the united states, the rest in europe, asia, and the other parts of north america, a very few barely reaching the northern parts of south america and africa. many of the oaks form forest trees of grand proportions and live many centuries. the wood is usually hard and tough, and provided with conspicuous medullary rays, forming the silver grain.
2. the strong wood or timber of the oak.
note: among the true oaks in america are:
similar words(101)
pedunculate oak
dwarf chinquapin oak
jack oak
golden oak mushroom
myrtle oak
water oak
bear oak
scarlet oak
japanese oak
burr oak
common oak
southern red oak
southern live oak
european turkey oak
garry oak
maul oak
brash oak
red-flowered silky oak
valley white oak
nuttall oak
to sport one`s oak
iron oak
valley oak
jerusalem oak
box white oak
oak spangle
coast live oak
huckleberry oak
pin oak
canyon oak
cow oak
poison oak
oak gall
oak leather
seaside scrub oak
oak pruner
turkey oak
oak wart
shumard red oak
dwarf chinkapin oak
brown oak
water white oak
live oak
oak apple
oak beauty
basket oak
western poison oak
cork oak
spanish oak
dwarf oak
overcup oak
post oak
eastern poison oak
american white oak
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oak
\oak\ (ōk), n. [oe. oke, ok, ak, as. āc; akin to d. eik, g. eiche, ohg. eih, icel. eik, sw. ek, dan. eeg.]
1. (bot.) any tree or shrub of the genus quercus. the oaks have alternate leaves, often variously lobed, and staminate flowers in catkins. the fruit is a smooth nut, called an acorn, which is more or less inclosed in a scaly involucre called the cup or cupule. there are now recognized about three hundred species, of which nearly fifty occur in the united states, the rest in europe, asia, and the other parts of north america, a very few barely reaching the northern parts of south america and africa. many of the oaks form forest trees of grand proportions and live many centuries. the wood is usually hard and tough, and provided with conspicuous medullary rays, forming the silver grain.
2. the strong wood or timber of the oak.
note: among the true oaks in america are:
similar words(101)
pedunculate oak
dwarf chinquapin oak
jack oak
golden oak mushroom
myrtle oak
water oak
bear oak
scarlet oak
japanese oak
burr oak
common oak
southern red oak
southern live oak
european turkey oak
garry oak
maul oak
brash oak
red-flowered silky oak
valley white oak
nuttall oak
to sport one`s oak
iron oak
valley oak
jerusalem oak
box white oak
oak spangle
coast live oak
huckleberry oak
pin oak
canyon oak
cow oak
poison oak
oak gall
oak leather
seaside scrub oak
oak pruner
turkey oak
oak wart
shumard red oak
dwarf chinkapin oak
brown oak
water white oak
live oak
oak apple
oak beauty
basket oak
western poison oak
cork oak
spanish oak
dwarf oak
overcup oak
post oak
eastern poison oak
american white oak
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@@oak
swamp spanish oak
swamp white oak
swamp red oak
swamp oak
swamp chestnut oak
scrub oak
black oak
california black oak
chinquapin oak
chinkapin oak
blackjack oak
chinese cork oak
bitter oak
chestnut oak
northern pin oak
northern oak fern
gall oak
canyon live oak
holly oak
evergreen oak
green oak
yellow oak
african oak
english white oak
kermes oak
oregon white oak
yellow chestnut oak
indian oak
possum oak
new zealand oak
shingle oak
mossycup oak
english oak
mossy-cup oak
nutgall oak
barren oak
laurel oak
red oak
white oak
interior live oak
bur oak
willow oak
tanbark oak
quercitron oak
holm oak
bluejack oak
holly-leaved oak
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
oak
dair
oak tree: darauch
dair
oak tree: darauch
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Cordderw
Cordderw = n. dwarf oak
Cordderw = n. dwarf oak
Derlin
Derlin = n. the heart of oak
Derlwyn
Derlwyn = n. an oak grove
Derwin
Derwin = a. oaken, made of oak
Glasdonen
Glasdonen = n. scarlet oak
Prinwydden
Prinwydden = n. a scarlet oak
| Dream Dictionary |
Oak
To dream of seeing a forest of oaks, signifies great prosperity in all conditions of life.
To see an oak full of acorns, denotes increase and promotion.
If blasted oak, it denotes sudden and shocking surprises.
For sweethearts to dream of oaks, denotes that they will soon begin life together under favorable circumstances.
To dream of seeing a forest of oaks, signifies great prosperity in all conditions of life.
To see an oak full of acorns, denotes increase and promotion.
If blasted oak, it denotes sudden and shocking surprises.
For sweethearts to dream of oaks, denotes that they will soon begin life together under favorable circumstances.
| Dream Quotations |
James Allen
The greatest achievements were at first and for a time dreams. The oak sleeps in the acorn.
The greatest achievements were at first and for a time dreams. The oak sleeps in the acorn.
Oak Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Middle-earth v2.2b |
Oaks
Majestic woodland trees.
One of the commonest trees in Middle-earth, found throughout its forests.
Majestic woodland trees.
One of the commonest trees in Middle-earth, found throughout its forests.
| Wood Floor Terms |
Oak (Red)
Quercus spp.
(Left-Oil based / Right-Water based finish-sample is stained)
Appearance: Color: Heart and sapwood are similar with sapwood lighter in color; most pieces have a reddish tone. Slightly redder than white
Grain: Open, slightly coarser (more porous) than white oak. Plainsawn boards have a plumed or flared grain appearance; riftsawn has a tighter grain pattern, low figuring; quartersawn has a flake pattern, sometimes called tiger oak, tiger rays or butterflies.
Availability: Commodity item available in ALL types, styles and sizes of flooring
Properties:
Hardness: 1290 Janka Table (benchmark)
Durability: Stiff & dense, resist wear, less durable than white oak.
Workability:
Sawing: above average
Nailing: good
Sanding: satisfactorily, better than white oak
Finishing: Strong stain contrast, because of pores.
Quercus spp.
(Left-Oil based / Right-Water based finish-sample is stained)
Appearance: Color: Heart and sapwood are similar with sapwood lighter in color; most pieces have a reddish tone. Slightly redder than white
Grain: Open, slightly coarser (more porous) than white oak. Plainsawn boards have a plumed or flared grain appearance; riftsawn has a tighter grain pattern, low figuring; quartersawn has a flake pattern, sometimes called tiger oak, tiger rays or butterflies.
Availability: Commodity item available in ALL types, styles and sizes of flooring
Properties:
Hardness: 1290 Janka Table (benchmark)
Durability: Stiff & dense, resist wear, less durable than white oak.
Workability:
Sawing: above average
Nailing: good
Sanding: satisfactorily, better than white oak
Finishing: Strong stain contrast, because of pores.
Oak (White)
Quercus alba
(Left-Oil based / Right-Water based finish)
Appearance: Color: Heartwood is light brown; some boards may have a pinkish tint or a slight grayish cast. Sapwood is white to cream.
Grain: Open, with longer rays than red oak. Occasional crotches, swirls and burls. Plainsawn boards have a plumed or flared grain appearance; riftsawn has a tighter grain pattern, low figuring; quartersawn has a flake pattern, sometimes called tiger oak, tiger rays, or butterflies.
Availability: Commodity item, available in ALL types, styles and sizes of flooring
Properties:
Hardness: 1360 Jankas Table, 5% harder than Northern red oak
Durability: More durable than red oak. Tannic acid in the wood protects it from fungi and insects
Workability:
Sawing: good
Nailing: good
Sanding: satisfactory
Finishing: Absorbs finishes more evenly than red oak. Does NOT bleach well
Oak Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| US Zip Codes |
68964
State: NEBRASKA
City: OAK
State: NEBRASKA
City: OAK
Oak Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
Oak
There are six Hebrew words rendered "oak." (1.) 'El occurs only in the word El-paran (Gen. 14:6). The LXX. renders by "terebinth." In the plural form this word occurs in Isa. 1:29; 57:5 (A.V. marg. and R.V., "among the oaks"); 61:3 ("trees"). The word properly means strongly, mighty, and hence a strong tree. (2.) 'Elah, Gen. 35:4, "under the oak which was by Shechem" (R.V. marg., "terebinth"). Isa. 6:13, A.V., "teil-tree;" R.V., "terebinth." Isa. 1:30, R.V. marg., "terebinth." Absalom in his flight was caught in the branches of a "great oak" (2 Sam. 18:9; R.V. marg., "terebinth"). (3.) 'Elon, Judg. 4:11; 9:6 (R.V., "oak;" A.V., following the Targum, "plain") properly the deciduous species of oak shedding its foliage in autumn. (4.) 'Elan, only in Dan. 4:11,14,20, rendered "tree" in Nebuchadnezzar's dream. Probably some species of the oak is intended. (5.) 'Allah, Josh. 24:26. The place here referred to is called Allon-moreh ("the oak of Moreh," as in R.V.) in Gen. 12:6 and 35:4. (6.) 'Allon, always rendered "oak." Probably the evergreen oak (called also ilex and holm oak) is intended. The oak woods of Bashan are frequently alluded to (Isa. 2:13; Ezek. 27:6). Three species of oaks are found in Palestine, of which the "prickly evergreen oak" (Quercus coccifera) is the most abundant. "It covers the rocky hills of Palestine with a dense brushwood of trees from 8 to 12 feet high, branching from the base, thickly covered with small evergreen rigid leaves, and bearing acorns copiously." The so-called Abraham's oak at Hebron is of this species. Tristram says that this oak near Hebron "has for several centuries taken the place of the once renowned terebinth which marked the site of Mamre on the other side of the city. The terebinth existed at Mamre in the time of Vespasian, and under it the captive Jews were sold as slaves. It disappeared about A.D. 330, and no tree now marks the grove of Mamre. The present oak is the noblest tree in Southern Palestine, being 23 feet in girth, and the diameter of the foliage, which is unsymmetrical, being about 90 feet." (See HEBRON ¯T0001712; TEIL-TREE ¯T0003597.)
There are six Hebrew words rendered "oak." (1.) 'El occurs only in the word El-paran (Gen. 14:6). The LXX. renders by "terebinth." In the plural form this word occurs in Isa. 1:29; 57:5 (A.V. marg. and R.V., "among the oaks"); 61:3 ("trees"). The word properly means strongly, mighty, and hence a strong tree. (2.) 'Elah, Gen. 35:4, "under the oak which was by Shechem" (R.V. marg., "terebinth"). Isa. 6:13, A.V., "teil-tree;" R.V., "terebinth." Isa. 1:30, R.V. marg., "terebinth." Absalom in his flight was caught in the branches of a "great oak" (2 Sam. 18:9; R.V. marg., "terebinth"). (3.) 'Elon, Judg. 4:11; 9:6 (R.V., "oak;" A.V., following the Targum, "plain") properly the deciduous species of oak shedding its foliage in autumn. (4.) 'Elan, only in Dan. 4:11,14,20, rendered "tree" in Nebuchadnezzar's dream. Probably some species of the oak is intended. (5.) 'Allah, Josh. 24:26. The place here referred to is called Allon-moreh ("the oak of Moreh," as in R.V.) in Gen. 12:6 and 35:4. (6.) 'Allon, always rendered "oak." Probably the evergreen oak (called also ilex and holm oak) is intended. The oak woods of Bashan are frequently alluded to (Isa. 2:13; Ezek. 27:6). Three species of oaks are found in Palestine, of which the "prickly evergreen oak" (Quercus coccifera) is the most abundant. "It covers the rocky hills of Palestine with a dense brushwood of trees from 8 to 12 feet high, branching from the base, thickly covered with small evergreen rigid leaves, and bearing acorns copiously." The so-called Abraham's oak at Hebron is of this species. Tristram says that this oak near Hebron "has for several centuries taken the place of the once renowned terebinth which marked the site of Mamre on the other side of the city. The terebinth existed at Mamre in the time of Vespasian, and under it the captive Jews were sold as slaves. It disappeared about A.D. 330, and no tree now marks the grove of Mamre. The present oak is the noblest tree in Southern Palestine, being 23 feet in girth, and the diameter of the foliage, which is unsymmetrical, being about 90 feet." (See HEBRON ¯T0001712; TEIL-TREE ¯T0003597.)
| Smith's Bible Dictionary |
Oak
(Heb. strong). There is much difficulty in determining the exact meanings of the several varieties of the term mentioned above. Sometimes, evidently, the terebinth or elm is intended and at others the oak. There are a number of varieties of oak in Palestine. (Dr. Robinson contends that the oak is generally intended, and that it is a very common tree in the East. Oaks grow to a large size, reach an old age and are every way worthy the venerable associations connected with the tree.-ED.) Two oaks, Quercus pseudo-coccifera and Q. aegilops, are well worthy of the name of mighty trees; though it is equally true that over a greater part of the country the oaks of Palestine are at present merely bushes.
(Heb. strong). There is much difficulty in determining the exact meanings of the several varieties of the term mentioned above. Sometimes, evidently, the terebinth or elm is intended and at others the oak. There are a number of varieties of oak in Palestine. (Dr. Robinson contends that the oak is generally intended, and that it is a very common tree in the East. Oaks grow to a large size, reach an old age and are every way worthy the venerable associations connected with the tree.-ED.) Two oaks, Quercus pseudo-coccifera and Q. aegilops, are well worthy of the name of mighty trees; though it is equally true that over a greater part of the country the oaks of Palestine are at present merely bushes.
| Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary |
Allon
an oak; strong
an oak; strong
Elah
an oak; a curse; perjury
Elath
a hind; strength; an oak
Elon
oak; grove; strong
Oak Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The Scotch Whisky by SDA v.4.20 |
Oak
Semi-porous wooden type of which the barrels and casks are made for the aging of the Scotch Whisky.
The principal sources are: American white oak and the European oak.
Semi-porous wooden type of which the barrels and casks are made for the aging of the Scotch Whisky.
The principal sources are: American white oak and the European oak.
Aik
Oak, in Scottish Gaelic
Quercus
Oak gender of which the barrels and casks are made for the aging of the Scotch Whisky.
The principal types are:
* Quercus alba (American oak gender)
* Quercus robur (European oak gender)
Oak Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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MOAK
OAK TREE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
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OAK TREE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
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OAKF
Oak Hill Financial, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Bank holding company with subsidiaries which perform commercial banking operations, mortage banking, credit card services and other related financial activities.
OAKT
Oak Technology, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Designs, develops and markets high performance multimedia semiconductors and related software to original equipment manufacturers which serve the multimedia personal computer, digital video consumer electronics and digital office equipment markets.
OVYB
OAK VALLEY COMM BANK CA
Exchange: OTCBB
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Oak Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Oak
- This article is about oaks (Quercus). For other uses of "Oak" or "Oak tree", see Oak (disambiguation)
The term oak can be used as part of the common name of any of several hundred species of trees and shrubs in the genus Quercus (from Latin "oak tree"), and some related genera, notably Cyclobalanopsis and Lithocarpus. The genus is native to the northern hemisphere, and includes deciduous and evergreen species extending from cold latitudes to tropical Asia and the Americas.
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Oakland International Airport
- OAK redirects here. You may have been looking for Oak, the species of trees and shrubs. See also Oak (disambiguation).
Oakland International Airport , also known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, is an airport located 4 miles (6 km) south of downtown Oakland in Alameda County, California. One of three international airports in the San Francisco Bay Area, airlines serving Oakland International provide service to numerous destinations in the United States, as well as Mexico. It has proven a popular alternative to San Francisco International, thanks largely to a heavy Southwest Airlines presence. In 2006, 14.4 million passengers used the airport.[1]
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