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creak [ kreek ]

intransitive verb (3rd person present singular creaks, present participle creaking, past and past participle creaked)

Definition:

1. squeak: to make a prolonged squeaking noise

2. move with squeaking: to move along while making prolonged squeaking noises

noun (plural creaks)

Definition:

prolonged squeak: a prolonged squeaking noise

[14th century. An imitation of the sound]

creakingly adverb

Spelling Note


	Do not confuse the spelling of creak and creek ('a narrow tidal inlet'), which sound similar.