creaking

Meanings

• Noun or Verb (transitive or intransitive)

  The sound made by something that is squeaking or making a harsh, grating noise, often due to friction.

  - "The old door made a creaking sound as I opened it."
  - "The floorboards creaked under my weight."
  - "The car's brakes made a creaking noise when applied."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with creaking
squeaking , breaking , shaking

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Variants

List of all variants of creaking that leads to same result
creak , creaked , creaking , creaks

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Etymology

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Old English crican, cricanian, from cric 'knee' + -an 'action'; probably imitative of the sound.

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Trivia

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1. The 'creaking' sound of a door can be caused by the wood expanding and contracting with changes in temperature and humidity.

2. In some cultures, the sound of 'creaking' floorboards is believed to be an omen of death.

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Related Concepts

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1. squeaking: A similar sound, often caused by a smoother friction than 'creaking'.

2. groaning: A louder, more prolonged sound, often used to describe the noise of something that is under great stress or pressure.

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Culture

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In literature, 'creaking' is often used to create suspense or tension, especially in horror or mystery genres. In music, it can be used as a sound effect or as a metaphor for aging or decay.

How to Memorize "creaking"

1. visualize
   

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

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'creaking' with old, creaky things, such as old houses or old cars.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Creaky Old Door' to help remember the word.

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