Looking for the meaning of the word CREAK in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CREAK with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Creak
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘croak’): imitative
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kriːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(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
Short Definition:make scraping or squeaking sound
Examples:- the stairs creaked as she went up them
- the garden gate creaked open
Definition:
show weakness or frailty under strain
Short Definition:show weakness or frailty under strain
Examples:- the system started to creak
Word: Creak
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kriːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a harsh scraping or squeaking sound
Short Definition:scraping or squeaking sound
Examples:- the creak of a floorboard broke the silence
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