creaking

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[ˈkriːkɪŋ], (Adjective)

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- making a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied
(e.g: he boards a creaking wooden boat)

- showing weakness or frailty under strain
(e.g: they have to rely on a creaking transport system)


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[ˈkriːkɪŋ], (Noun)

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- harsh, high-pitched noise made when something is being moved or when pressure or weight is applied to it
(e.g: we could hear the creaking of the deteriorating wood)


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