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creak
[kreek]
verb (used without object)
to make a sharp, harsh, grating, or squeaking sound.
to move with creaking.
verb (used with object)
to cause to creak.
noun
a creaking sound.
creak
/ ː /
verb
to make or cause to make a harsh squeaking sound
(intr) to make such sounds while moving
the old car creaked along
noun
a harsh squeaking sound
Other 51Թ Forms
- creaky adjective
- creakingly adverb
- creakiness noun
- creakily adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of creak1
Example Sentences
She’s used to hearing provisional bleachers creak under sunscreen-slathered fans as music buzzes through nearby portable speakers.
The Scots creaked, Cam Henderson was sent to the bin, the clock was deep in the red at the 85-minute mark.
A great part of approaching 40, one that nearly offsets the creaking bones and mortal dread, is finally being able to admit you simply like what you like.
So, if I'm stressed, and my body is creaking under the strain of too much cortisol, how do I fix that?
I move well, my balance is fine, but I’m always tight, always creaking.
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