Main Entry:

¹creak

Pronunciation:

\ˈkrēk\

Function:

intransitive verb

Etymology:

Middle English creken to croak, of imitative origin

Date:

1583

: to make a prolonged grating or squeaking sound often as a result of being worn-out ; also : to proceed slowly with or as if with creaking wheels <the story creaks along to a dull conclusion>