oak

/oʊk/

a large, strong tree with hard wood

The old oak tree stood tall in the middle of the forest.

This shows the oak as a prominent, enduring tree in nature.

general

a large deciduous tree with lobed leaves and acorns

The oak is known for its durability and strength.

This highlights the tree's physical properties.

Oak trees are often associated with longevity and stability.

Collocations

oak treea tree of the oak speciesoak woodthe hard, durable wood from oak trees

very strong or resilient

Oak is often used in literature and culture to symbolize endurance and strength.

Old English 'āc', from Proto-Germanic 'akaz', related to Latin 'aesculus' (a type of oak).

Oak is often used symbolically to represent strength and endurance.

English Dictionary