creak
US /kriːk/
UK /kriːk/
1.
scricchiolare, cigolare
make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure is applied
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The old wooden floorboards creaked under his weight.
Le vecchie assi di legno scricchiolarono sotto il suo peso.
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The door creaked open slowly.
La porta scricchiolò aprendosi lentamente.
1.
scricchiolio, cigolio
a harsh, high-pitched sound, especially one made by a door or floorboard when being moved
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We heard a loud creak from the attic.
Sentimmo un forte scricchiolio dalla soffitta.
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The old stairs made a distinct creak with every step.
Le vecchie scale facevano un distinto scricchiolio ad ogni passo.