oak

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|tree}} {{lb|en|countable}} A deciduous tree with distinctive deeply lobed leaves, acorns, and notably strong wood, typically of England and northeastern North America, included in genus {{taxfmt|Quercus|genus}}.
2. Any member of species of the genus {{taxfmt|Quercus|genus}}, in family {{taxfmt|Fagaceae|family}}.
3. Any member of other species of trees resembling typical oaks of genus {{taxfmt|Quercus|genus}} in some ways.
4. The outer (lockable) door of a set of rooms in a college or similar institution. (Often in the phrase {{m|en|sport one's oak}}.)

Adjective

1. Having a rich [[brown]] color, like that of oak wood.
2. [[made|Made]] of oak [[wood]] or [[timber]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|wine|transitive}} To expose to oak in order for the oak to impart its flavors.

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