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creaks

kriːk

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

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creaked

kriːk

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

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creak

kriːk

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

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chafing

tʃeɪf

verb

(with reference to a part of the body) make or become sore by rubbing against something.

the collar chafed his neck

abrade,graze,grate,rub against,rub painfully,gall,skin,scrape,scratch,rasp,inflame,excoriate

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chafes

tʃeɪf

verb

(with reference to a part of the body) make or become sore by rubbing against something.

the collar chafed his neck

abrade,graze,grate,rub against,rub painfully,gall,skin,scrape,scratch,rasp,inflame,excoriate

noun

wear or damage caused by rubbing.

to prevent chafe the ropes should lie flat

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chafed

tʃeɪf

verb

(with reference to a part of the body) make or become sore by rubbing against something.

the collar chafed his neck

abrade,graze,grate,rub against,rub painfully,gall,skin,scrape,scratch,rasp,inflame,excoriate

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chafe

tʃeɪf

verb

(with reference to a part of the body) make or become sore by rubbing against something.

the collar chafed his neck

abrade,graze,grate,rub against,rub painfully,gall,skin,scrape,scratch,rasp,inflame,excoriate

noun

wear or damage caused by rubbing.

to prevent chafe the ropes should lie flat

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