creaking

creak-ing · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    (present participle of "creak") Making a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure is applied.

  2. 2.

    (noun) A harsh squeaking or grating sound.

  3. 3.

    (adjective) Making such sounds; old or worn.

Related words

Antonyms: silent
See also: creak, creaks, squeaking
Synonyms: grating, groaning, squeaking

Etymology

Present participle of creak, from Middle English creken, of imitative origin.