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Webster's Dictionary (1865)

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Creek

Creek, v. t. & i.

verbtransitiveintransitive

v. t. & i. To make a harsh, sharp noise. See CREAK.

Creek, n.

noun

n. [A-S. crecca, D. kreek, L. Lat. crica, creca, crecca, Fr. crique, W. crig, crack, crigyli, ravine, creek.] 1. A small inlet, bay, or cove; a recess in the shore of the sea, or of a river. A law was made here to stop their passage in every port and creek. Davies.

  1. A small river or brook.
  2. Any turn or winding.

The passage of alleys, creeks, and narrow lands. Shak.