Creaked: meaning, definitions and examples

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creaked

 

[ kriหkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Creaked is the simple past tense of the verb 'creak', which means to make a prolonged, high-pitched sound, usually as a result of pressure or movement. This sound often comes from wooden floors, doors, or hinges. It is typically associated with an old or worn object.

Synonyms

grated, groaned, squeaked

Examples of usage

  • The old floor creaked under my weight.
  • The door creaked loudly as it opened.
  • The stairs creaked with every step she took.

Translations

Translations of the word "creaked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rangido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคŸเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช knarrte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berderak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั€ะธะฟั–ะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgrzytnฤ…ล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ—ใ‚€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท craquรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crujiรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gฤฑcฤฑrdadฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚๊ฑฑ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูŽุฑูŽุฎูŽ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skล™รญpal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skล™รญpal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑๅฑไฝœๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pokvaril

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kreppt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹าฃา“ั‹ั€ะปะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑrฤฑldadฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chirriรณ

Etymology

The word 'creak' originates from Middle English 'creken', which is related to the Old English 'crฤ“can', meaning to create a loud noise. The term has evolved over centuries, and its usage dates back to the 15th century, indicating a sound made by something that has been worn or is under stress. The onomatopoeic nature of the word emulates the sound itself, making it easy to relate to the action it describes. Over time, 'creaked' has maintained its association with the sounds made by wooden structures and old mechanisms. Its usage in literature and everyday conversation reflects both a nostalgic quality as well as a practical description of sounds associated with aging or movement, often evoking feelings of eeriness or tranquility.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,941, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.