The meaning of Creak

Creak – definition

verb
(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.
Usage examples:
The stairs creaked as she went up them
Synonims:
Squeak Groan Grate Screech Squeal Grind Jar Rasp Rub Scrape Complain
verb
Show weakness or frailty under strain.
Usage examples:
The system started to creak

noun
A harsh scraping or squeaking sound.
Usage examples:
The creak of a floorboard broke the silence

Creak translation into English

Creak: translate from English into Chinese

吱吱声, 咿

Creak: translate from English into Dutch

Kraken, Knarsen, Piepen

Creak: translate from English into French

Craquer, Craquement, Grincer

Creak: translate from English into German

Knarren, Quietschen, Knacken, Krachen, Ächzen, Schnarren

Creak: translate from English into Hindi

चरमराहट, चरमराना, चरचर करना

Creak: translate from English into Italian

Scricchiolare, Scricchiolio, Cigolio, Cigolare, Stridere

Creak: translate from English into Korean

삐걱 거리다, 삐걱거리는 소리, 삐걱거리다

Creak: translate from English into Russian

Скрипеть, Скрип, Скрипнуть, Заскрипеть

Creak: translate from English into Spanish

Crujir, Crujido, Chirrido, Chirriar, Rechinar, Rechinamiento, Proceso de crujir

Word origin

Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘croak’): imitative.

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Creak – similar words

creaked

kriːk

verb
(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.
Usage examples:
The stairs creaked as she went up them

noun
A harsh scraping or squeaking sound.
Usage examples:
The creak of a floorboard broke the silence

verb
Past simple and past participle of creak
Usage examples:
The door creaked on its hinges., i heard the floorboards creak as he crept closer.

All meanings and translations of Creaked

Creak synonims

complain

kəmˈpleɪn

verb
Express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
Usage examples:
Local authorities complained that they lacked sufficient resources

verb
To say that something is wrong or not good enough
Usage examples:
Bill and nancy are always complaining about their neighbor, whose dog frightens their kids., [ + th…

verb
To tell someone that something is wrong or not satisfactory, and that you are annoyed about it
Usage examples:
Complain about sth workers complain about the conditions in which they are forced to work., complai…

All meanings and translations of Complain

grind

verb
Reduce (something) to small particles or powder by crushing it.
Usage examples:
Grind some black pepper over the salad

noun
A crushing or grating sound or motion.
Usage examples:
The crunch and grind of bulldozers

noun
Reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading

All meanings and translations of Grind

jar

dʒɑːr

noun
A wide-mouthed cylindrical container made of glass or pottery and typically having a lid, used especially for storing food.
Usage examples:
A large storage jar

verb
Send a painful or damaging shock through (something, especially a part of the body).
Usage examples:
He jarred the knee in training

noun
A physical shock or jolt.
Usage examples:
The train stopped without the slightest jar

All meanings and translations of Jar

rasp

rɑːsp

noun
A harsh, grating noise.
Usage examples:
The rasp of the engine

verb
Make a harsh, grating noise.
Usage examples:
My breath rasped in my throat

All meanings and translations of Rasp

scrape

verb
Drag or pull a hard or sharp implement across (a surface or object) so as to remove dirt or other matter.
Usage examples:
Remove the green tops from the carrots and scrape them

noun
An act or sound of scraping.
Usage examples:
He heard the scrape of his mother's key in the lock

verb
Cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

All meanings and translations of Scrape

screech

verb
(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry.
Usage examples:
She hit her brother, causing him to screech with pain

noun
A loud, harsh, piercing cry.
Usage examples:
Mary tried to drown her screeches by shaking her

All meanings and translations of Screech

squeak

skwiːk

noun
A short, high-pitched sound or cry.
Usage examples:
The door opened with a slight squeak

verb
Make a high-pitched sound or cry.
Usage examples:
He oiled the hinges to stop them squeaking

verb
Make a high-pitched, screeching noise

All meanings and translations of Squeak

squeal

skwiːl

noun
A long, high-pitched cry or noise.
Usage examples:
They drew up with a squeal of brakes

verb
Make a squeal.
Usage examples:
The girls squealed with delight

verb
To make a long, very high sound or cry
Usage examples:
[ i ] the tires squealed as i sped away., [ t ] "this is awesome," mary lou squealed in her coach’s…

All meanings and translations of Squeal

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