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18 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Creak' in a Sentence

"To produce a sharp, harsh, grating, or squeaking sound." more

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With a creak, the old grandfather clock struck midnight, echoing through the silent house.
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The ship's hull had been creaking continuously during the rough sea voyage.
The leather saddle is creaking as the cowboy rides across the prairie.
The abandoned ship in the harbor would creak with the ebb and flow of the tide.
With each step, the staircase creaked under the weight of their curiosity.
For weeks, the wooden staircase had been creaking under the weight of heavy footsteps.
The ancient ship's mast will have creaked in the stormy sea, but it will stand resilient.
The ancient ship's timbers had creaked under the pressure of the stormy seas.
The rusty swing set will be creaking as the children play in the deserted playground.
Over time, the hinges on the gate will have been creaking with every swing.
The old wooden door has creaked in protest every time it opens.
The floorboards had creaked beneath their stealthy footsteps.
His chair creaked loudly as he leaned back to contemplate the problem.
As the wind picked up, the branches of the trees were creaking ominously.
The old wooden door had creaked loudly in the eerie silence.
His bones have creaked with each step, a testament to the passage of time.
With every pedal, the bicycle chain would creak, signaling the need for oil.
As the wind howls through the night, the branches of the old oak tree will have creaked against each other.

Creak

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verbTo produce a sharp, harsh, grating, or squeaking sound.
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Last Updated On: August 20, 2024
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