oak /əʊk/ aep /oʊk/ noun [C or U]
► B2 a large tree that is common in northern countries, or the hard wood of this tree: » a mighty oak» The timbers of those old sailing ships were mainly oak.» an oak table/cupboardThesaurus+: ↑Types of woodThesaurus+: ↑Deciduous trees• • •
Extra Examples:» The brandy is aged in oak barrels for ten years.» They found shelter from the storm under a large oak tree.» The oak was two metres in girth.» The path goes through an ancient oak wood.» The walls of the dining hall were panelled in oak.- if it hadn't been for
- if it's not one thing, it's another
- if it wasn't/weren't for
- if I were in your shoes
- if I were you
- if looks could kill...
- if my memory serves me right
- if not
- if only
- if the cap fits, wear it
- if there's one thing I want to know, find out, etc.
- if the worst comes to the worst
- if/when it comes to the crunch
- if/when push comes to shove
- -ify
- if you ask me
- if you believe that, you'll believe anything!
- if you can't beat 'em, join 'em
- if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
- if you catch/get my drift
- if you don't mind me saying
- if you like
- if you'll pardon the expression
- if you please
- if you take my meaning