Past tense of creak; made a harsh, prolonged sound like that of old wood or machinery.
From 'creak' (verb), which originated in Middle English from an imitative or onomatopoetic origin, mimicking the actual sound of wood or metal bending and groaning.
Onomatopoeia like 'creak' are the closest words get to music—they're fun because your mouth shapes the actual sound you're describing, which is why onomatopoeic words are among the first things babies learn.
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