IPA: /ˈkriːkiɪst/
KK: /ˈkrikɪst/
Definition: The most noisy or squeaky, often used to describe something that makes a creaking sound, like an old door or floorboard.
Example: The creakiest floor in the house is in the attic, and it always makes strange noises at night.
IPA: /ˈkriːki/
KK: /ˈkriki/
Definition: Describing something that makes a high-pitched sound when moved, often due to age or wear.
Example: The old wooden floorboards were creaky, making noise with every step I took.
IPA: /kriːs/
KK: /kris/
Definition: A line or mark that is made by folding or pressing something, often seen in fabric or paper.
Example: She ironed the shirt to remove the crease before wearing it.
Definition: To make a line or fold in something, often by pressing or bending it.
Example: She decided to crease the paper to make it easier to fold.
IPA: /krɪˈdɛn.zə/
KK: /krɛˈdɛn zə/
Definition: A type of furniture that has a long flat top and is often used for storage, typically found in offices or dining rooms.
Example: The office was decorated with a stylish credenza that held all the important documents.
IPA: /krɪˈtɒn/
KK: /krɪˈtɒn/
Definition: A thick, durable fabric made from cotton, linen, or rayon, often printed with bright colors and used for making curtains and furniture covers.
Example: She chose a beautiful cretonne for the living room curtains.
IPA: /krɪbd/
KK: /krɪbd/
Definition: Relating to a small bed for a baby or a place where animals are kept.
Example: The baby slept soundly in the cribbed room.
Definition: To take or copy someone else's work or ideas without permission, often in a way that is considered dishonest.
Example: He cribbed some lines from the poem for his essay.
IPA: /ˈkrɪbər/
KK: /ˈkrɪbər/
Definition: A person who copies someone else's work or ideas without giving credit, often in a dishonest way.
Example: The student was caught being a cribber when he submitted an essay that was not his own.
IPA: /ˈkrɪbˌwɜrk/
KK: /ˈkrɪbˌwɜrk/
Definition: A type of construction made from timber, where logs or beams are stacked horizontally on top of each other and secured together, with each layer placed at a right angle to the layers above and below.
Example: The old barn was built using traditional cribwork techniques that have been passed down for generations.
IPA: /ˈkrɒkəri/
KK: /ˈkrɑːkəri/
Definition: Dishes, bowls, cups, and other items made from clay or ceramic materials, used for serving and eating food.
Example: She set the table with beautiful crockery for the dinner party.
IPA: /krɒft/
KK: /krɔft/
Definition: A small piece of land, often used for farming or grazing, that is usually located close to a house.
Example: They have a lovely croft where they grow vegetables and keep chickens.
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