Creaking (Noun)
Meaning
A squeaking sound; "the creak of the floorboards gave him away".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The creaking of the old wooden door echoed through the empty hallway.
- As she walked across the floor, the creaking of the floorboards beneath her feet made her feel uneasy.
- The creaking of the rusty gate signaled the arrival of the late-night visitor.
- The creaking of the tree branches in the wind created an eerie atmosphere in the forest.
- The creaking of the stairs as he climbed up to the attic made him feel like an intruder.