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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Creak \Creak\ (kr[=e]k), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Creaked}
(kr[=e]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Creaking}.] [OE. creken, prob.
of imitative origin; cf. E. crack, and. D. krieken to
crackle, chirp.]
To make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound, as by
the friction of hard substances; as, shoes creak.
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The creaking locusts with my voice conspire. --Dryden.
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Doors upon their hinges creaked. --Tennyson.
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