creak
verb (used without object)
to make a sharp, harsh, grating, or squeaking sound.
creaks
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pluralof creak.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof creak (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
creakverb (used without object)to make a sharp, harsh, grating, or squeaking sound.
Example Sentences
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As French firefighters struggle to contain the worst wildfires in living memory with just 12 aerial water bombers, production of the iconic aircraft creaks along half a world away in a Canadian factory.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
When Ms. Beetz sums up her ordeal by saying, “Rich people,” the script’s reach for significance is so awkward it creaks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
The painting creaks with fecund joy, as if it wants to go on flourishing.
From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
‘Mank,’ with 10 Oscar nominations, creaks under the weight of historically inaccurate cliches that obscure women’s contributions to early Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
Cricks and creaks came from nearby and distant quarters, as if the house were twitching in a sleep of its own.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
