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creak
to make a long, high squeaking noise
Synonyms
- squeak
- groan
- rasp
Antonyms
- move silently
- stay quiet
creak in a sentence
The old gate creaked as Maya pushed it open.
The floorboards creaked beneath our feet.
Where it comes from
From Middle English creken, an imitation of the sound
Memory hook
Think of an old door making an eek sound as it slowly opens.
Read it in context
- The Silver Key Narrative