creak
11creak — [krēk] vi. [ME creken, to make a sound like geese, crows, etc.; echoic var. of croken: see CROAK] 1. to make a harsh, shrill, grating, or squeaking sound, as rusted hinges do 2. to move slowly with or as with such a sound n. such a sound …
12creak — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ loud ▪ slight VERB + CREAK ▪ give ▪ The gate gave a loud creak as he pushed it open. ▪ …
13Creak — This is of English locational origin from a place in Norfolk called Creake, recorded variously as Creic, Creich and Suthcreich in the Domesday Book of 1086. The latter refers to South Creak as distinct from North Creak. The name derives from the… …
14creak — I UK [kriːk] / US [krɪk] verb [intransitive] Word forms creak : present tense I/you/we/they creak he/she/it creaks present participle creaking past tense creaked past participle creaked 1) if something creaks, especially something wooden, it… …
15creak — creak1 [ krik ] verb intransitive 1. ) if something creaks, especially something wooden, it makes a high noise when it moves or when you put weight on it: The chair creaked as she sat down. 2. ) if a system, method, or organization creaks, it no… …
16creak — [[t]kri͟ːk[/t]] creaks, creaking, creaked VERB If something creaks, it makes a short, high pitched sound when it moves. The bed springs creaked... The steps creaked beneath his feet. [V adj] The door creaked open... [V ing] ...the creaking stairs …
17creak — creakingly, adv. /kreek/, v.i. 1. to make a sharp, harsh, grating, or squeaking sound. 2. to move with creaking. v.t. 3. to cause to creak. n. 4. a creaking sound. [1275 1325; ME creken to croak, appar. back formation from OE craecettan, var. of… …
18creak — Anything old, outdated, in poor working condition, or assembled improperly. Can also be referred to as creaker. This 14.4 baud modem is total creak. OR What a creaker! …
19creak — Anything old, outdated, in poor working condition, or assembled improperly. Can also be referred to as creaker. This 14.4 baud modem is total creak. OR What a creaker! …
20creak — 1 verb (I) if something such as a door, bed, stair etc creaks, it makes a long high noise when someone opens it, sits on it, walks on it etc: The window shutters creaked in the wind. 2 noun (C) the sound made by something when it creaks (+ of):… …
