creaking

[US]/ˈkriːkɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈkriːkɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the present participle of creak, making a loud, high sound

Phrases & Collocations

creaking door

creaking floor

creaking stairs

creaking sound

creaking wood

creaking hinges

creaking chair

creaking beam

creaking noise

creaking roof

Example Sentences

the old door was creaking as the wind blew through the cracks.

she heard the creaking of the floorboards in the quiet house.

the creaking sound of the ship made the passengers uneasy.

he ignored the creaking noise coming from the attic.

the creaking of the old swing brought back childhood memories.

as the tree swayed, the branches began creaking ominously.

the creaking stairs warned her that someone was coming.

he winced at the creaking sound of his knees as he stood up.

the creaking bridge made them hesitate before crossing.

in the silence of the night, the creaking of the house was unsettling.

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