creak

Meanings

• Noun

  A loud, sharp, and often repetitive sound produced by the movement or pressure on a squeaky or rigid object.

  - "The old door made a creaking sound as we entered the room."
  - "The tree branches creaked in the wind."
  - "The floorboards creaked under our weight."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɹiːk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with creak
squeak , leak , peak

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Variants

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creak , creaked , creaking , creaks

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Etymology

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Old English crican ‘to squeak, creak’. The onomatopoeic origin of the word is evident in its spelling.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'creak' is an onomatopoeic word, which means it imitates the sound it represents.

2. The sound of a creaking door has been used as a sound effect in many movies and TV shows to create suspense or to signal a surprise or revelation.

3. The sound of a creaking door can be caused by a variety of factors, including the movement of air, the expansion and contraction of wood, and the wearing down of hinges.

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Related Concepts

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1. squeak: A similar sound produced by a moving or pressed object, often used as a synonym for creak.

2. groan: A long, low, and often repetitive sound produced by the movement or pressure on a large and rigid object, such as a door or floorboard, which is similar to a creak but has a different quality.

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Culture

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In literature, the sound of a creaking door is often used to create suspense or to signal a surprise or revelation. In music, the sound of a creaking door is sometimes imitated using percussive instruments or electronic effects.

How to Memorize "creak"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a door slowly opening, making a creaking sound as it moves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'creak' with the sound of a door or a floorboard.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Creaky old doors make a sound like a broken heart'.

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