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Webster 1913 Edition

Creaking

Creak′ing

,

Noun.

A harsh grating or squeaking sound, or the act of making such a sound.

Start not at the

creaking

of the door.

Longfellow.

Webster 1828 Edition

Creaking

CREAKING

,

ppr.

Making a harsh grating sound; as creaking hinges or shoes.

CREAKING

,

Noun.

A harsh grating sound.