What is the meaning of creak?

noun

  • A squeaking sound.
    • usage: "the creak of the floorboards gave him away"

verb

  • Make a high-pitched, screeching noise.
    • usage: "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"; "My car engine makes a whining noise"
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