creaked; creaking; creaks
: to make a prolonged grating or squeaking sound often as a result of being worn-out
also
: to proceed slowly with or as if with creaking wheels
the story creaks along to a dull conclusion
: a rasping or grating noise
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Examples of creak in a Sentence
Verb
The old floorboards creaked under our feet.
The porch roof creaked with the heavy weight of the snow.
Noun
the creak of a floorboard
Recent Examples on the Web
Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
There were creaking footsteps right outside my bedroom, and within seconds the light in the hallway was now on.
—James Barrett, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
On board the 30-foot Salford sailing whelk yacht, there’s silence except for the creak of ropes and gurgle of our wake.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Inside, polished wooden floors creak underfoot, and tables dressed in crisp white linens are scattered throughout the space.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
There were creaking footsteps right outside my bedroom, and within seconds the light in the hallway was now on.
—James Barrett, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
But Take Note There have been complaints of faulty bearings, and the ride can be a bit wobbly and loud, with some squeaks and creaks along the way.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
On board the 30-foot Salford sailing whelk yacht, there’s silence except for the creak of ropes and gurgle of our wake.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Creak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creak. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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