noun
a harsh, high-pitched sound made by something that is old or in poor condition
verb
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound
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The old wooden floorboards began to creak under the weight of the heavy furniture.
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I always know when my mom is coming upstairs because I can hear the stairs creaking.
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The door to the haunted house creaked open, sending shivers down my spine.
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The relationship between the two countries was strained, with tensions threatening to creak at any moment.