noun
creaking
KREE-kihng
Creaking (noun) means a repeated grating or squeaking sound. Example: “The creaking of the ship's hull kept her awake all night.”
noun
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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.
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What does “creaking” mean?
The word “creaking” means a repeated grating or squeaking sound. In plain terms, the ongoing sound of something creaking.
How do you pronounce “creaking”?
“Creaking” is pronounced KREE-kihng (/ˈkɹiːkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “creaking” in a sentence?
Here is “creaking” used in a sentence: “The creaking of the ship's hull kept her awake all night.”
What part of speech is “creaking”?
“Creaking” is a noun.
