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Creak

kriːk

Creak definitions

verb

Inflections:

creak creaked creaking creaks

(of an object or structure, typically a wooden one) make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied

"the stairs creaked as she went up them"

Synonyms:
squeak groan grate
show weakness or frailty under strain

"the system started to creak"

noun

Inflections:

creak creaks

a harsh scraping or squeaking sound

"the creak of a floorboard broke the silence"

Synonyms:
grate grating creak creaking grind grinding jar jarring rasp rasping scratch scratching rub rubbing squeak squeaking screech screeching