verb

(of an object or structure, typically a wooden one) make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied.

the stairs creaked as she went up them

squeak,groan,grate,screech,squeal,grind,jar,rasp,rub,scrape,complain

noun

a harsh scraping or squeaking sound.

the creak of a floorboard broke the silence