creaks
word · lemma: creak
Definition
Makes a long, high sound like something stiff and old moving or being pressed, especially about doors, floors, or wooden objects.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for sounds from old doors, wooden floors, stairs, or furniture. Usually describes slow or slight movement. Often written in stories to create a spooky or old atmosphere. Do not use for soft or metallic sounds.
Spanish: cruje - chirríaPortuguese (BR): range - chiaPortuguese (PT): range - chiaChinese (Simplified): 吱吱作响Chinese (Traditional): 吱吱作響Hindi: चर्र-चर्र करता हैArabic: يصرّBengali: কঁকিয়ে ওঠা - ক্যাঁচক্যাঁচ করাRussian: скрипетьJapanese: きしむVietnamese: cót kétKorean: 끼익거리다 - 삐걱거리다Turkish: gıcırdamakUrdu: چرچراناIndonesian: berderit - berdecit
Example Sentences
The stairs creak when I walk on them.
basic
Every time the wind blows, the gate creaks loudly.
natural
He sat down in his chair and it creaked under his weight.
natural
The house is so old, even the floorboards creak when you tiptoe.
natural
The old door creaks when you open it.
basic
My bed always creaks at night.
basic