# creaked

Pronunciation: say "KREEKT" /kɹikt/

## Verb

1. Past tense and past participle of creak. — simple past and past participle of creak
   - Simple: Past tense of creak. Use this form for a creaking sound that happened earlier.
   - _The floorboards creaked as he tiptoed across the dark hallway._
   - _The rusty gate creaked open whenever the wind picked up._

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