Associations to the word «Creak»
Noun
- Hinge
- Rigging
- Thud
- Hoof
- Hoove
- Rattle
- Leather
- Tread
- Footstep
- Stair
- Harness
- Clatter
- Saddle
- Timber
- Oar
- Rocker
- Cart
- Rustling
- Wagon
- Latch
- Shutter
- Stillness
- Boots
- Mast
- Joint
- Wheel
- Breathing
- Plank
- Moan
- Door
- Rafter
- Rocking
- Axle
- Rope
- Crack
- Scrape
- Splash
- Hiss
- Ox
- Chair
- Hum
- Noise
- Sail
- Catapult
- Breeze
- Weight
- Bolt
- Shriek
- Wind
- Staircase
- Murmur
- Cot
- Mattress
- Sound
- Floor
- Shout
- Gate
- Halt
- Groan
- Hull
- Rib
- Canvas
- Bunk
- Strain
- Twig
- Shoe
Adjective
Wiktionary
CREAK, noun. The sound produced by anything that creaks; a creaking.
CREAK, verb. (intransitive) To make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound, as by the friction of hard substances.
CREAK, verb. (transitive) To produce a creaking sound with.
Dictionary definition
CREAK, noun. A squeaking sound; "the creak of the floorboards gave him away".
CREAK, verb. Make a high-pitched, screeching noise; "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"; "My car engine makes a whining noise".
Wise words
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.