What does "creaking" mean?
Creaking: A harsh grating or squeaking sound, or the act of making such a sound. Start not at the creaking of the door. Longfellow.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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