creek

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see also: Creek

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Pronunciation

• (RP) enPR: krēk IPA: /kɹiːk/
• (America) IPA: /kɹik/, /kɹɪk/

Noun

creek (plural creeks)

1. (British) A small inlet or bay, often saltwater, narrower and extending farther into the land than a cove; a recess in the shore of the sea, or of a river; the inner part of a port that is used as a dock for small boats.
2. (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US) A stream of water (often freshwater) smaller than a river and larger than a brook.
3. Any turn or winding.

Synonyms

• beck, brook#Etymology_2, burn#Etymology_2, stream
• (regional US terms:) run#Noun (Ohio), brook (New England), branch (Southern US), bayou (Louisiana and Southeastern Texas)

Translations

• French: crique
• German: Bucht
• Italian: calanca
• Portuguese: enseada
• Russian: бу́хточка
• Spanish: caleta

Translations

• French: ruisseau
• German: Bach
• Italian: ruscello, rivo
• Portuguese: riacho
• Russian: руче́й
• Spanish: arroyo, riachuelo

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Creek

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Noun

creek (plural creeks)

1. One of a Native American tribe from the Southeastern United States, also known as the Muscogee.

Translations

• German: Krik, Krik-Indianer

Proper noun

1. The Muskogean language of the Creek tribe.
2. Surname

Translations

• French: creek
• Russian: крикский

Adjective

creek (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to the Creek tribe.

   The chieftain was well versed in Creek history.

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