creek

UK
/kriːk/
US
/krik/

Translations

creeknoun
creeks
pl
UK
/kriːk/
US
/krik/
We followed the creek through the forest.
Мы шли по ручью через лес.
The small boat was anchored in the creek.
Маленькая лодка была пришвартована в заливе.
Additional translations
creekadjective
Used attributively (e.g., “creek bed”) and as the proper adjective referring to the Creek people

Definitions

creeknoun
A small stream, often a shallow or narrow one.
We followed the creek through the forest until we reached the waterfall.
A narrow, sheltered waterway, especially an inlet in a shoreline or a channel in a marsh.
The boat was anchored in a quiet creek, away from the busy harbor.
creekadjective
Relating to the Creek people, their language, or their culture.
The museum features Creek artifacts from the 18th century.
Situated near, formed by, or characteristic of a creek.
The hikers followed a creek trail up the valley.