black oak
Americannoun
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any of several oak trees, as Quercus velutina, characterized by a blackish bark.
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the hard, durable wood of such a tree, used for making furniture, floors, etc.
Etymology
Origin of black oak
An Americanism dating back to 1625–35
Example Sentences
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In the Golden State, they are attacking the coast live oak, canyon live oak and the California black oak.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2024
The city of Portland’s Urban Forestry program is currently experimenting with the assisted migration of 11 tree species, including three oak species to the south: California black oak, canyon live oak and interior live oak.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2023
Each acorn was painted with colored bands to indicate its species: red oak, bur oak, black oak, white oak, swamp white oak, scarlet oak, pin oak, willow oak.
From New York Times ● Nov. 25, 2022
The chestnut oak is a creature of rocky, upland woodlands; the black oak inhabits such places, too, but is most at home in deeper, richer soil.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 5, 2015
Great beams of black oak supported the high ceilings.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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