Oak
Oak is used not only to manufacture caskets, but also in
flooring, furniture, kitchen cabinets, architectural millwork
and construction, paneling, and in barrel staves.
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Oak is highly resistant to
water and other liquids,
and is often used in
shipbuilding.

It's a heavy, hard, strong
wood with a coarse
texture and a straight
grain. The heartwood
ranges from a rich, light
brown to dark brown