Durable timber used for boats (4)

I believe the answer is:

teak

(Other definitions for teak that I've seen before include "Hardwood tree" , "Hard wood used for furniture" , "Hard wood for Kate" , "Hard strong wood" , "Type of tree" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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