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Meaning of the word creek in English

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creek

US /kriːk/

UK /kriːk/

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Noun

a narrow, shallow inlet or bay, especially on the coast of a country

Example:

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We anchored the boat in a quiet creek.

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The children were playing by the creek.

Synonym:

brook stream inlet bayou rill

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up a creek without a paddle