1. to make a harsh grating or squeaking sound

1. a harsh grating or squeaking sound

Examples

• The old wooden stairs creak when you walk on them.
• The door hinges creak because they need oil.
• We heard the creak of the floorboards upstairs.
• The ship’s timbers began to creak in the storm.
• Every creak in the old house made her nervous.
• The rocking chair creaks back and forth.
• A loud creak echoed through the empty hallway.