noun
creaking
KREE-kihng
noun
1
A repeated grating or squeaking sound.
"The creaking of the ship's hull kept her awake all night."
How to Use Creaking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing sound of something creaking.
Word Forms
creakings plural
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The _____ of the ship's hull kept her awake all night.