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oaks

/oʊks/

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A deciduous tree with distinctive deeply lobed leaves, acorns, and notably strong wood, typically of England and northeastern North America, included in genus Quercus.

Examples :

"Sentence: The children collected acorns from under the oaks in the park. "

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The wood of the oak.

Examples :

"The carpenter used sturdy oak for the kitchen table. "

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A rich brown colour, like that of oak wood.

Examples :

"The old desk was painted oaks, a warm, brown color that reminded me of autumn leaves. "

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Any tree of the genus Quercus, in family Fagaceae.

Examples :

"Here are some simple, clear, and contextually accurate example sentences for the word "oaks": * "The park has many old oaks that provide shade in the summer." "

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Any tree of other genera and species of trees resembling typical oaks of genus Quercus in some ways.

Examples :

"The park ranger pointed out that although the trees looked like oaks, they were actually closely related oaks, a different species from the common red oaks. "

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The outer (lockable) door of a set of rooms in a college or similar institution. (Often in the phrase "to sport one's oak").

Examples :

""During exam week, many students in the dorm sported their oaks, hoping to study without interruption." "

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The flavor of oak.

Examples :

"The wine had notes of vanilla and oaks, giving it a rich and complex flavor. "

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A stakes race in which entry is restricted to 3-year-old fillies.

Examples :

"The Oaks is an important race for young female horses because only 3-year-old fillies can compete for the prize. "

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