Creak (krēk), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Creaked (krēkt); p. pr. & vb. n.Creaking.] [OE. creken, prob. of imitative origin; cf. E. crack, and. D. krieken to crackle, chirp.] To make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound, as by the friction of hard substances; as, shoes creak.
The creaking locusts with my voice conspire.
Dryden.
Doors upon their hinges creaked.
Tennyson.