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
As well as costly, these tribunal claims are becoming increasingly drawn out as the UK's tribunal system creaks.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 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 lead of the horror-tinged heart-tugger “Good Boy” is a copper-colored retriever named Indy who pads around an eerie house deep in the New Jersey woods investigating its mysterious creaks, shadows and smells.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2025
The lid creaks as Scoob’s lowering it to secure the latch, and he freezes.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
