oak

Definition

  • noun: a type of tree that grows in northern parts of the world and that produces acorns
  • noun: any of a genus ('Quercus') of trees or shrubs of the beech family that produce acorns
  • synonyms: oaken

Examples

  • The cabinets are made of 'oak'.

  • Tall 'oaks' line the street.

  • The table is solid 'oak'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yes, yes! Come on! Make haste! And do you, Marian, take this man to be your husband? Yes, of course she does. Damned English oak! I'll try another way. What do you want?! I can't do this with all that racket! How could you?! The painted man! (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
  • (..) They've worked so far. You have a better idea? We can fight back. Did I crack your noble head? These are all good lads here... ...with hearts of oak, but they're farmers. It'd be lambs to the slaughter. They say the Sheriff was raised by a witch. She knows every man's thoughts. (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves